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Table 4 Theme 2: Negative Impacts of unprofessional behaviours. 2b: Impact on patient care and patient safety

From: Unprofessional behaviours experienced by hospital staff: qualitative analysis of narrative comments in a longitudinal survey across seven hospitals in Australia

Sub-Theme

Descriptions of negative impacts of unprofessional behaviours on how patient care is delivered

Poor manner and quality of care compromising patient experience and safety

ineffective care, ineffectual care, inefficient care, inadequate care, erroneous care, delays in care provision, timeliness of care impacted, lack of teamwork, lack of collaboration, lack of coordination, lack of person-centred care, ineffective and inadequate communication