Bullying and Incivility Experiences of Undergraduate Orthoptic Students on Clinical Placement
Konstandina Koklanis, Meri Vukicevic, Andrea Simpson, Bojana Šarkić

TL;DR
This study finds that most orthoptic students face bullying or incivility during clinical placements, often without reporting it or knowing their rights.
Contribution
The study is the first to explore bullying rates and effects among orthoptic students in clinical settings.
Findings
95% of participants experienced at least one negative act during placements.
Half of the participants reported being bullied, leading to humiliation and loss of confidence.
Most students did not report bullying and were unaware of relevant policies.
Abstract
Clinical placements in allied health are crucial for students to develop skills in real-world settings. However, these environments can expose students to incidents of incivility, bullying, or harassment. Whilst much research has explored bullying in medicine and nursing, little is known about the rate or effect of bullying in smaller allied health professions. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of bullying incidents among final year orthoptic students and assess the consequential effects of this experience. In this cross-sectional study, final year orthoptic students and graduates who had completed placements in the preceding year were invited to complete an online survey. The survey instrument was adapted from the Clinical Workplace Learning Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised. Information on demographics, placement attributes, bullying experiences, and their effects was…
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Taxonomy
TopicsWorkplace Violence and Bullying · Patient Safety and Medication Errors · Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
