Assertiveness training for nurses in a general hospital.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Professional Development
• Interprofessional Communication

Background:

• Assertiveness training is crucial for healthcare professionals to navigate complex workplace dynamics.
• Nurses often face challenges in communication and role definition within hospital settings.
• Understanding the nurse's role and interprofessional relationships is key to effective patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the first stage of an assertiveness training program for staff and managerial nurses.
• To identify and discuss specific challenges encountered by nurses in their professional roles.
• To explore the dynamics of relationships between doctors, nurses, and patients.

Main Methods:

• The study involved a group of staff and managerial nurses in a general hospital setting.
• Facilitated group discussions were used to raise and explore issues.
• The focus was on the professional identity and relational aspects of nursing practice.

Main Results:

• The initial training stage successfully engaged nurses in discussing their roles and challenges.
• Key issues related to professional identity and interprofessional interactions were identified.
• The program provided a platform for exploring the complexities of doctor-nurse-patient relationships.

Conclusions:

• Assertiveness training can be a valuable tool for enhancing nurses' professional development.
• Addressing role-related issues and interprofessional dynamics is essential for improving nursing practice.
• Further stages of the program are likely to build upon these foundational discussions.