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Anne Maydan Nicotera1, Marcia J Clinkscales

  • 1Department of Communication, George Mason University, VA, USA.

Health Communication
|April 15, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Structurational divergence (SD) occurs when nurses face conflicting institutional rules, leading to communication breakdowns. This study examines SD in a geriatric care unit to understand its impact on nursing roles.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Sociology
  • Organizational Behavior

Background:

  • Nurses operate at the intersection of multiple, often conflicting, social structures and rule systems.
  • Incompatible rules create untenable positions for nurses, leading to unresolved conflict and negative communication spirals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and illustrate the phenomenon of structurational divergence (SD) within the nursing role.
  • To explore the underlying structurational incompatibilities causing SD in a geriatric care setting.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative case study methodology.
  • In-depth interviews and direct observation within a geriatric care unit.
  • Analysis guided by previously identified incompatible rule sets.

Main Results:

  • Identified a negative spiral of communication, the hallmark of SD, within the nursing unit.
  • Uncovered specific structurational incompatibilities contributing to the observed conflicts.
  • Examined the situational specificity versus institutional positioning of SD.

Conclusions:

  • Structurational divergence presents a significant challenge in hospital nursing, particularly in geriatric care.
  • The findings suggest SD may be linked to the unique institutional positioning of nurses.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand and address SD in nursing practice.