Why we need a single definition of disruptive behavior.

Petrovic MA, Scholl AT. Cureus. 2018;10:e2339.

Disruptive behavior affects patient safety, clinician burnout, and staff retention. This review discusses the scope of the term "disruptive behavior" to illustrate the lack of a consistent definition of such behavior. The authors submit that a single definition is needed to develop effective policy and research programs for responding to and addressing the problem.

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