Hospital staff registered nurses' perception of horizontal violence, peer relationships, and the quality and safety of patient care
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Christina Purpora, Mary A. Blegen, Nancy A. Stotts
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Horizontal violence affects peer relationships and the quality and safety of patient care as perceived by participating nurses, and supportive peer relationships are important to mitigate the impact of horizontal violence on quality of care.
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Horizontal violence affects peer relationships and the quality and safety of patient care as perceived by participating nurses. Supportive peer relationships are important to mitigate the impact of horizontal violence on quality of care.
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