[Communication denied: a pilot study on critical relationship in nursing].
BACKGROUND
In literature there are few studies on denied nursing communication/relationship and why this communication/relationship is avoided.


OBJECTIVE
Evaluate criticism in communication/relationship in nursing in order to build an analytical basis for further study.


METHODS
Participant observation during internship placements, diary and notes taken during the observation, furthermore the whole work context as well as the relationship in a internal medicine department were taken into consideration.


RESULTS
In the majority of cases communication is avoided, reducing the time of contact with patients, in others it is sought even when not expressly required by the patient.


CONCLUSIONS
Escape relationship may be an indicator of professional insecurity. The denied relationship is a mirror in which the practitioner finds its weaknesses. Considering these elements promotes the therapeutic path. The study gave interesting and relevant insights which can be considered as starting point for further research on the field with a wider sample.
RN, MSN, Ph.D in Epidemiology e Sociology of Health Inequalities ASUR - Marche, Area Vasta n. 2, Ancona Corrispondence: giordanojesi@tiscali.it.
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Cotichelli
D000465:Algorithms; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D007388:Internal Medicine; D007396:Internship and Residency; D007558:Italy; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015399:Nursing Research; D010865:Pilot Projects