Citation

Kelly L. Nurs. Clin. North Am. 2011; 46(4): 423-429.

Affiliation

Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies, Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.cnur.2011.08.003

PMID

22055899

Abstract

Bullying problems among children and adolescents are well documented but there is scant literature that examines this phenomenon among adults. This article contends that nurses must begin to assess adult patients for this type of violence. Direct questions about being bullied at work or in cyberspace should be added to assessments. Questioning will help bullying victims recognize that what they are going through is not acceptable and not their fault. It will also help identify patients who may need interventions beyond the treatment of the physically traumatic effects of bullying.

Language: en