Conflict Management in Nursing: Analyzing Styles, Strategies, and Influencing Factors
Author Information
Author(s): Nikitara Monica, Dimalibot Mutu Roxane, Latzourakis Evangelos, Constantinou Costas S.
Primary Institution: Department of Health Sciences, School of Life and Health Sciences, University of Nicosia
Hypothesis
What are the most prevalent conflict management styles and strategies employed by nurses in clinical settings, and what factors influence their selection?
Conclusion
Nurses commonly use accommodation and collaboration as conflict management styles, influenced by factors such as age, experience, and workplace culture.
Supporting Evidence
- Accommodation and collaboration are the most common conflict management styles among nurses.
- Factors such as age, experience, and educational level significantly influence the choice of conflict management strategies.
- Effective conflict resolution is linked to collaboration and communication.
Takeaway
Nurses deal with conflicts in different ways, often trying to keep peace and work together, especially as they gain more experience.
Methodology
A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines, analyzing 22 articles published between 2014 and 2024.
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to varying quality and methodologies of the included studies.
Limitations
The diversity of tools and methodologies used in the included studies may affect the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
The studies included nurses from various countries, with a focus on age and experience influencing conflict management styles.
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