title: An overview of conflict.
abstract: Conflict is found in all aspects of society and nursing is not immune. Conflict is also found in critical care units. However, conflict within the nursing profession has traditionally generated negative feelings and many nurses use avoidance as a coping mechanism. This article will provide an overview of conflict, conflict management, and conflict resolution.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, University College Cork, Ireland. Amnesia104@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Jacinta
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kelly
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001242:Assertiveness; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001362:Avoidance Learning; D003142:Communication; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D008297:Male; D017008:Negotiating / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology*; D015279:Organizational Culture; D011209:Power, Psychological; D011340:Problem Solving; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D012649:Self Concept; D012737:Sex Factors; D013240:Stereotyping; D017132:Workplace / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology