Open AccessOrganisational Problems and Solutions in Oncology: A Content Analysis of the Narratives of Italian Cancer Unit Professionals
Author(s) -
Simone Cheli,
Luca Pezzullo,
Francesco Velicogna
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
the qualitative report
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.335
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2160-3715
DOI - 10.46743/2160-3715/2017.2983
Subject(s) - thematic analysis , qualitative research , narrative , interpersonal communication , content analysis , group cohesiveness , perception , psychology , coping (psychology) , medical education , social psychology , sociology , medicine , clinical psychology , social science , linguistics , philosophy , neuroscience
The aim of this qualitative research is to explore the perception of the organizational climate in Italian cancer units. The survey was the first step of a two year action-research project, involving 14 hospitals and different professions (n=475). We report the methodology and the thematic clusters that emerged in analysing the answers to three questions: (i) perceived problems with colleagues, (ii) perceived problems with patients and their relatives, and (iii) coping strategies. Narratives were analysed through computer aided qualitative data analysis software. The results identify two main significant issues in describing problems and solutions: interpersonal communication and group cohesiveness.