Interpersonal relationships in the surgical unit from the perspective of nursing workers: an exploratory study.

Autor: de Fátima Cordeiro Trajano, Maria, Tavares Gontijo, Daniela, Wanderley da Silva, Monique, De Aquino, Jael Maria, Leite Meirelles Monteiro, Estela Maria
Zdroj: Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing; Jun2017, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p159-169, 11p
Abstrakt: Objective: to identify how nursing workers perceive interpersonal relationships established within the multiprofessional team working in a surgical center. Method: qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study conducted in the surgical center of a large university hospital located in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Twenty-five nursing workers participated in the study through semi-structured interviews. Content thematic analysis was used to treat the data. Results: three thematic categories emerged, namely: Conception of interpersonal relationships; Factors that negatively impact interpersonal relationships; and Attitudes and practices that strengthen interpersonal relationships. Conclusion: reflecting upon the interpersonal relationships established among the workers in the surgical center can provide tools for managers to establish coping strategies and ensure a harmonious work environment to favor integral, humanized and safe care for patients in critical conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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