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Conflict resolution for student midwives.

Mary Steen1

  • 1University of Chester.

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Poor working relationships and bullying are prevalent among student midwives. An adapted Start Treating Others Positively (STOP) workshop aims to equip them with essential conflict resolution skills for their professional environments.

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Published on: January 12, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Education
  • Nursing & Midwifery
  • Organizational Behavior

Background:

  • Aggressive behavior, bullying, and poor working relationships are frequently reported by student midwives.
  • These issues negatively impact clinical and educational environments within the midwifery profession.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To adapt the Start Treating Others Positively (STOP) model into an educational workshop.
  • To enhance student midwives' skills in managing workplace and learning environment conflicts.

Main Methods:

  • The Start Treating Others Positively (STOP) model was modified for the midwifery context.
  • An educational workshop was developed and implemented to deliver conflict management training.

Main Results:

  • The adapted STOP model provides a framework for addressing conflict in midwifery education.
  • The workshop aims to improve student midwives' ability to navigate challenging interpersonal dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • Educational interventions are crucial for equipping student midwives with conflict resolution strategies.
  • Addressing workplace aggression and bullying is essential for fostering a positive learning and practice environment in midwifery.