Background\ud
Workplace bullying is a persistent problem in the NHS with negative implications for individuals, teams, and organisations. Bullying is a complex phenomenon and there is a lack of evidence on the best approaches to manage the problem.\ud
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Aims\ud
Research questions\ud
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What is known about the occurrence, causes, consequences and management of bullying and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace?\ud
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Objectives\ud
Summarise the reported prevalence of workplace bullying and inappropriate behaviour. \ud
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Summarise the empirical evidence on the causes and consequences of workplace bullying and inappropriate behaviour. \ud
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Describe any theoretical explanations of the causes and consequences of workplace bullying and inappropriate behaviour. \ud
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Synthesise evidence on the preventative and management interventions that address workplace bullying interventions and inappropriate behaviour. \ud
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Methods\ud
To fulfil a realist synthesis approach the study was designed across four interrelated component parts:\ud
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Part 1: A narrative review of the prevalence, causes and consequences of workplace bullying\ud
Part 2: A systematic literature search and realist review of workplace bullying interventions\ud
Part 3: Consultation with international bullying experts and practitioners\ud
Part 4: Identification of case studies and examples of good practic