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Does Synergy Exist in Nursing? A Concept Analysis
Author(s) -
Witges Kim A.,
Scanlan Judith M.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
nursing forum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.618
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1744-6198
pISSN - 0029-6473
DOI - 10.1111/nuf.12109
Subject(s) - cinahl , psycinfo , scopus , teamwork , psychology , medline , nursing , cohesion (chemistry) , group cohesiveness , feeling , work (physics) , medicine , social psychology , psychological intervention , management , political science , mechanical engineering , chemistry , organic chemistry , law , economics , engineering
Aim The aim is to analyze the concept of synergy, particularly as the concept applies to teamwork, and determine if the concept has utility in improving the work environment for nurses. Tackling nursing shortages that result from a poor work environment is a priority for many nurse leaders. Producing synergy among teams may be an effective strategy in enhancing the work environment. However, the understanding of synergy and the ability to produce synergy among teams has been seldom highlighted or discussed within nursing literature. W alker and A vant's approach was used to guide this concept analysis of synergy. Sources Literature searches involved databases ( PsycInfo , M edline, Cumulative Index for Nursing and Allied Health Literature [ CINAHL ], and S copus), Internet search engines ( G oogle), and hand searches. Conclusion The analysis suggests that synergy is an outcome of the successful collaboration of the following three attributes: group cohesion, the pursuit of a common goal, and the achievement of a positive gain, considerably more than what was thought possible by the group. The foundation for this accomplishment requires an underlying feeling of special importance, the acknowledgment of each member's role, and open communication and dialogue among members. Nursing leaders would benefit from a broader understanding of synergy, and the mindful application and utility of synergy as an outcome of effective teamwork among nurses.Scanlan

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