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Monica Nikitara1, Mutu Roxane Dimalibot1, Evangelos Latzourakis1
1Department of Health Sciences, School of Life and Health Sciences, University of Nicosia, Nicosia 1700, Cyprus.
Nurses most frequently use accommodation and collaboration for conflict management. Factors like experience and workplace culture influence these choices, highlighting the need for targeted training to improve nursing work relations.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Conflict is inherent in clinical settings, impacting nurse well-being and patient care.
- Effective conflict management is crucial for maintaining a healthy work environment in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify prevalent conflict management styles and strategies used by nurses.
- To examine factors influencing nurses' selection of conflict management approaches.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines (2014-2024).
- Searched databases: PUBMED, CINAHL, Medline, ProQuest.
- Included 22 primary data studies on nurses, assessed quality using JBI tools, and synthesized results via content analysis.
Main Results:
- Accommodation and collaboration/integration are the most common conflict management styles among nurses.
- Compromising is also frequently utilized.
- Age, experience, education, and workplace culture significantly influence strategy selection.
Conclusions:
- Nurses utilize diverse conflict management strategies based on context and individual factors.
- Collaboration and communication are key to effective conflict resolution.
- Proactive strategies and tailored training can enhance job satisfaction and work relations in nursing.
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