Theoretical construction of nurses' work situation conflict: a system hierarchical model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Conflicts at work are inevitable and can negatively affect an individual's mental health. This research was based on the theoretical sources of conflict at work, explored nurses' work situation conflict as well as their types, along with their causes and consequences.

Methods

This study used participatory observation and interview methods to study nurses. Participatory observations of nurses' work were conducted in hospitals, and interviews were conducted with nurses. Data were collected through participatory observation and interviews, and data were analyzed through grounded theory.

Results

Nurses' work situation conflicts included five levels of specific situational conflict types-interpersonal, social, unit, family, and task-as well as 12 conflict manife

SUBMITTER: Wu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11853512 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature