Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem (Dec 2020)

Strategies used by nurses for conflict mediation

  • Eduarda de Carlo Sbordoni,
  • Paola Nabeshima Madaloni,
  • Gisele Silva de Oliveria,
  • Rosana Rodrigues Figueira Fogliano,
  • Vanessa Ribeiro Neves,
  • Alexandre Pazetto Balsanelli

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0894
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 73, no. suppl 5

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ABSTRACT Objective: to understand what are the strategies used by nurses to mediate conflicts. Method: a qualitative and descriptive study that used oral history, carried out in the organ transplant unit of a university hospital located in the city of São Paulo, SP, Brazil. The population consisted of seven nurses with one year or more of experience in the unit. Data collection took place with semi-structured interviews. The reports were transcribed, and their content was analyzed according to Minayo’s model. Results: three categories have emerged: Conflict-generating sources; Strategies for conflict mediation such as collaboration, dialogue, standardization, and expressive action by nurses to mediate conflicts; Consequences of conflicts. Conclusion: there is a need to invest in the training of nurses to mediate conflicts, and it is important to develop skills such as interpersonal relationships and communication for the success of their professional performance.

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