Research Progress on Toxic Leadership Behaviors in Nursing Managers

Toxic leadership behavior is a kind of negative management style, which is especially prominent in nursing management. This behavior not only affects the mental health and career satisfaction of nursing staff, but also destroys teamwork and reduces the quality of nursing services. This paper reviews the status quo of toxic leadership behaviors, assessment tools, influencing factors, hazards and coping styles of nursing managers. In order to deal with toxic leadership problems, this paper proposes a number of intervention strategies, including: improving leaders' management ability and enhancing their leadership skills through training and development programs; learning to let caregivers speak their minds bravely; improving the working environment of nursing staff and provide more psychological support. Thus, potential toxic leaders can be identified and intervened earlier, and the level and the quality of nursing management can be improved.