Aim: Considering the vital role of nurses in healthcare, especially amidst the light of the COVID-19 pandemic and an aging society, understanding the implications of workplace bullying becomes...Show moreAim: Considering the vital role of nurses in healthcare, especially amidst the light of the COVID-19 pandemic and an aging society, understanding the implications of workplace bullying becomes crucial. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to summarize the cross-sectional literature on the association between workplace bullying and mental health in nurses. Methods: A systematic review of 37 relevant articles out of 8458 identified was conducted, using a random-effects model for statistical analysis, alongside assessments of moderating factors. Results: The cross-sectional data showed a positive association between workplace bullying and mental health issues (r = 0.47, 95% CI = 0.418 – 0.53, p < 0.001, k = 40), more specifically depression, anxiety, burnout, stress-related complaints, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and general mental health complaints. In this study, r represents Pearson’s correlation coefficient, 95% CI signifies the 95% confidence interval, p the significance level and k denotes the number of studies. Geographic differences in the data, (r = - 0.01, CI = -0.06 – 0.04, p = 0.61, k = 40) and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic (r = 0.05, CI = -0.09 – 0.19, p = 0.51, k = 32) were not associated with an impact on the association between workplace bullying and mental health. Gender (r = -0.004, CI = -0.01 – 0, p = 0.04, k = 37) and age (r = -0.01, CI = -0.02 - -0, p = 0.03, k = 30) had a small negative moderating effect on the relation. Key conclusions: Workplace bullying significantly impacts nurses’ mental health emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and robust support systems. Promoting a healthier work environment for nurses holds the potential to enhance both their well-being and overall patient care quality.Show less
The Japanese population and its healthcare system is under pressure. The population is declining drastically; the amount of elderly is increasing heavily and with the costs to take care of them...Show moreThe Japanese population and its healthcare system is under pressure. The population is declining drastically; the amount of elderly is increasing heavily and with the costs to take care of them will be heavy. Their increasingly chasing population structure is a major concern for politicians and companies alike. Too often Japanese politicians keep this status quo alive, on one hand they agree that Japan needs to introduce pro-immigration policies but on the other hand, when it comes to implement real and viable policies they ignore it. Japanese politicians are hesitant to call for increased immigration, due to fear from the public. These fears often stem from some underbelly feeling, which also fueled by the Media. The introduction of the Foreign nurses and caretakers was a first step into the right direction. Sadly, the outcome was insignificant and had practically no influence. This program shows the weakness of the Japanese immigration policies. It lacks flexibility, practicality and long-term vision.Show less
Return migration among Ghanaian migrants is claimed to be a growing fenomenon. During this research, this proved not to be the case for nurses. The research thus focusses on why, if other Ghanaians...Show moreReturn migration among Ghanaian migrants is claimed to be a growing fenomenon. During this research, this proved not to be the case for nurses. The research thus focusses on why, if other Ghanaians are indeed returning to Ghana, nurses are not.Show less
