Coaching & Nursing: a qualitative analysis of literature

Authors

  • Cassilda Sarroeira Instituto Politécnico de Santarém
  • Fátima Cunha Instituto Politécnico de Santarém
  • Joaquim Simões Instituto Politécnico de Santarém

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25746/ruiips.v8.i1.19877

Keywords:

Client/Coachee, Coach, Coaching, Nursing, Literature Review

Abstract

Coaching is an interactive and interpersonal process that offers personal and professional support through the acquisition of knowledge, skills and fundamental actions for professional practice. Objective: to analyze in scientific production the use of coaching in nursing development. Method: Literature review, supported by exploratory research in databases: EBSCO | Proquest | RCAAP. 13 articles selected, submitted to the thematic analysis. Results: coaching emerges as a strategy applied by nurses in different areas: education/training, management, care and as the subject of research studies. Three coaching types were identified in the articles: peer, health and interprofessional. Conclusions: in Nursing it can be mobilized in different areas, offering an opportunity and a challenge for nurses|coaches, for their clients (patients|peers|other professionals), promoting quality improvement at individual level, level of teaching and health institutions.

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Published

2020-04-11

How to Cite

Sarroeira, C., Cunha, F., & Simões, J. (2020). Coaching & Nursing: a qualitative analysis of literature. Revista Da UI_IPSantarém, 8(1), 42–56. https://doi.org/10.25746/ruiips.v8.i1.19877

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2020): Thematic Edition: Life Sciences and Health

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