A narrative study on work place based conflicts in obstetrics & gynecology department

Abstract Objective: To explore the patterns in research and underlying factors of conflicts in obstetrics and gynaecology and its effect on restricting the quality of education and training of residents. Methods: The narrative study was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department,...

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Main Authors: Khadija Waheed, Mohamed Al-Eraky, Noor-i-kiran Naeem, Sara Ejaz, Amna Khanum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pakistan Medical Association 2020-11-01
Series:Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Online Access:https://www.ojs.jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/1991
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author Khadija Waheed
Mohamed Al-Eraky
Noor-i-kiran Naeem
Sara Ejaz
Amna Khanum
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description Abstract Objective: To explore the patterns in research and underlying factors of conflicts in obstetrics and gynaecology and its effect on restricting the quality of education and training of residents. Methods: The narrative study was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Lady Aitchison Hospital, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan, from October 2018 to January 2019, and comprised narrative essays by residents associated with the department. Data was subjected to thematic analysis. Results: Of the 27 residents, 26(96.3%) were females and 1(3.7%) was male. Overall, 19(70.3%) were aged 25-30 years and 8(29.6%) were aged 30-35 years. Three levels of conflict were identified: organisational, interpersonal and individual. Causes of organisational conflict included inadequate facilities, poor security and unclear duty appointments. Interpersonal factors included lack of communication, lack of patient autonomy, non-cooperative co-workers, illiteracy of attendants and unprofessional behaviour. Individual factors were overburdening duty hours and duty negligence. Continuous...
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spelling doaj.art-e58d3f3dd40c4ceba94b9e309941be482023-05-25T04:25:03ZengPakistan Medical AssociationJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association0030-99822020-11-0110.47391/JPMA.797A narrative study on work place based conflicts in obstetrics & gynecology departmentKhadija Waheed0Mohamed Al-Eraky1Noor-i-kiran Naeem2Sara Ejaz3Amna Khanum 4King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PakistanUniversity of Damam, Saudia ArabiaAziz Fatima Medical University, Faisalabad, PakistanCrescent Medical College, Lahore, PakistanKing Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan Abstract Objective: To explore the patterns in research and underlying factors of conflicts in obstetrics and gynaecology and its effect on restricting the quality of education and training of residents. Methods: The narrative study was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Lady Aitchison Hospital, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan, from October 2018 to January 2019, and comprised narrative essays by residents associated with the department. Data was subjected to thematic analysis. Results: Of the 27 residents, 26(96.3%) were females and 1(3.7%) was male. Overall, 19(70.3%) were aged 25-30 years and 8(29.6%) were aged 30-35 years. Three levels of conflict were identified: organisational, interpersonal and individual. Causes of organisational conflict included inadequate facilities, poor security and unclear duty appointments. Interpersonal factors included lack of communication, lack of patient autonomy, non-cooperative co-workers, illiteracy of attendants and unprofessional behaviour. Individual factors were overburdening duty hours and duty negligence. Continuous... https://www.ojs.jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/1991
spellingShingle Khadija Waheed
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Amna Khanum
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title_short A narrative study on work place based conflicts in obstetrics & gynecology department
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