Women Surgeons' Experiences of Interprofessional Workplace Conflict.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Gender differences in interprofessional conflict may exist and precipitate differential achievement, wellness, and attrition in medicine.

Objective

Although substantial attention and research has been directed toward improving gender equity in surgery and addressing overall physician wellness, research on the role of interprofessional conflict has been limited. The objective of this study was to understand scenarios driving interprofessional conflict involving women surgeons, the implications of the conflict on personal, professional, and patient outcomes, and how women surgeons navigate conflict adjudication.

Design, setting, and participants

A qualitative approach was used to explore the nature, implications, and ways of navigating interprofessional workp

SUBMITTER: Dossett LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7545297 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature