title: The use of a writing group to enhance voice and connection among staff nurses.
abstract: The aim of this study was to pilot test a group-writing intervention to decrease negative workplace behaviors. The pilot test demonstrated that cohesive and supportive relationships developed and allowed nurses to talk about important topics. The participants suggested that a writing group would be a forum that could be used by staff development educators to encourage nurses to support each other and develop their voices.
authors.affiliation: William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467-3812, USA. demarcro@bc.edu
authors.forename: Rosanna F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: DeMarco
authors.forename: Susan Jo
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: Genevieve E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Chandler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000379:methods; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008404:Massachusetts; D008875:Middle Aged; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012951:Socialization; D014956:Writing