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Nursing Practice
Healthcare Communication
Professional Development

Background:

Professional comportment lacks clear definition and integration in nursing practice.
Existing literature on professional comportment, civility, and lateral violence is incomplete.
Concept analysis is needed to clarify the role of professional comportment in nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the concept of professional comportment in nursing.
To elucidate its role in fostering cooperation, collaboration, and team cohesion.
To clarify the impact of words, behaviors, and communication on effective nursing interactions.

Main Methods:

Walker and Avant's concept analysis framework was employed.
An extensive literature review was conducted across multiple databases.
Eighteen articles defining comportment were analyzed, focusing on the individual nurse.

Main Results:

Professional comportment is defined as dignified conduct.
It is critical for nurse effectiveness in communication and collaboration.
Lack of comportment leads to incivility, aggression, and compromised patient safety.

Conclusions:

Professional comportment is essential for positive nurse-colleague interactions.
It promotes mutual respect, harmony, and collaboration within healthcare teams.
Nurses demonstrating professional comportment benefit patients, colleagues, and the healthcare system.