The Role of Gender in Nurse-Resident Interactions: A Mixed-methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The role of gender in interprofessional interactions is poorly understood. This mixed-methods study explored perceptions of gender bias in interactions between emergency medicine (EM) residents and nurses.

Methods

We analyzed qualitative interviews and focus groups with residents and nurses from two hospitals for dominant themes. An electronic survey, developed through an inductive-deductive approach informed by qualitative data, was administered to EM residents and nurses. Quantitative analyses included descriptive statistics and between-group comparisons.

Results

Six nurses and 14 residents participated in interviews and focus groups. Key qualitative themes included gender differences in interprofessional communication, specific examples of, and respons

SUBMITTER: Cleveland Manchanda EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8328169 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature