Table 5 The scores of the prevention of bullying questionnaire sub-scales and items with the highest and lowest scores
From: Workplace bullying and its preventive measures and productivity among emergency department nurses
Variable | Mean (SD) | Highest item mean score (SD) | Name of the item with the highest mean score | Lowest item mean score (SD) | Name of the item with the lowest mean score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Unit sub-scale | 2.20 (.58) | 2.53 (1.02) | Item 39: There is a feeling of collegial support on my unit | 1.38 (.83) | Item 1: My unit encourages or allows bullying |
Individual sub-scale | 2.26 (.59) | 2.50 (1.02) | Item 14: I know the process of how to report bullying | 2.02 (1.06) | Item 4: The hospital administration is unable to manage conflict or manages it ineffectively |
Institutional sub-scale | 2.33 (.79) | 2.48 (1.05) | Item 11: My hospital is ethically committed to fostering an anti-bullying work environment | 2.20 (1.02) | Item 7: There are known standards in my hospital about bullying |