An overview of conflict

Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2006 Jan-Feb;25(1):22-8. doi: 10.1097/00003465-200601000-00007.

Abstract

Conflict is found in all aspects of society and nursing is not immune. Conflict is also found in critical care units. However, conflict within the nursing profession has traditionally generated negative feelings and many nurses use avoidance as a coping mechanism. This article will provide an overview of conflict, conflict management, and conflict resolution.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Assertiveness
  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Attitude to Health
  • Avoidance Learning
  • Communication
  • Conflict, Psychological*
  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Empathy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intensive Care Units* / organization & administration
  • Interprofessional Relations*
  • Leadership
  • Male
  • Negotiating / methods
  • Negotiating / psychology
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital / organization & administration
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital / psychology*
  • Organizational Culture
  • Power, Psychological
  • Problem Solving
  • Professional Autonomy
  • Self Concept
  • Sex Factors
  • Stereotyping
  • Workplace / organization & administration
  • Workplace / psychology