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Research code: IR.TUMS.FNM.REC.1397.201
Ethics code: IR.TUMS.FNM.REC.1397.201


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mohammadimanesh M, modares M, ebrahimi E. Investigating the relationship between conflict resolution management styles and creativity of midwives working in maternity hospitals. SJMR 2021; 6 (4) : 8
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1- MSc. in midwifery, Department of Reproductive Health Midwifery, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Associate Professor of Medical Education, Department of Reproductive Health Midwifery, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Reproductive Health Midwifery, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. , ebrahimi_308@yahoo.com
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Introduction: Conflict is a phenomenon that has positive and negative effects on human performance. One of the complex and conflicting environments of the health system is the hospital. Among hospital jobs, midwifery as a job that deals with two target groups (mother and child) has its own tensions, and on the one hand, individual and organizational factors, as well as the roles of the health team, cause the emergence of There are conflicts in midwifery. Considering the importance of the subject, the present study was conducted with the aim of determining the relationship between conflict resolution management styles and the level of creativity of midwives working in maternity hospitals in Qom city.
Material and methods: This research is a descriptive-analytical study of correlation type. The research population is all 177 midwives working in the delivery rooms of Qom hospitals. Due to the limited size of the statistical population, the sampling is in the form of a census. The tool of data collection in this research is a questionnaire that was developed in three parts: 1) the first part of demographic characteristics, 2) the part related to Robbins' conflict resolution management standard questionnaire and 3) the part related to Abedi's creativity standard questionnaire. After collecting the data, the processing was done at two descriptive and inferential levels using SPSS software.
Results: The findings showed that the correlation coefficient between the styles of control strategy (competition) and the solution strategy (cooperation and compromise) was equal to 0.277 and 0.215, respectively, which shows the correlation between the managerial styles of conflict resolution and creativity of midwives working in the maternity hospitals of the city. It was Qom. Also, between the strategy style of non-confrontation and non-competition (avoidance), the correlation coefficient was equal to -0.253, which indicated a negative and inverse correlation between the strategy style of non-confrontation and non-competition (avoidance) with the creativity of midwives working in maternity hospitals in Qom. The mean of conflict resolution management did not have a statistically significant correlation with demographic characteristics, but a correlation was observed between the level of education of the respondents and creativity.
Conclusion: A positive and strong relationship between creativity and conflict resolution in midwives was observed in this research. Therefore, it is suggested that specialized classes and courses in the field of conflict management and creativity be held for midwives to familiarize them with appropriate management methods and styles. This problem has led to an increase in the effectiveness and efficiency of the relevant organization and makes the organization reach its goals.
Article number: 8
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Article Type: Original Research | Subject: Health and safety
Received: 2022/01/5 | Accepted: 2022/01/22 | Published: 2022/02/4

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