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Observational studyJournal of nursing management2026

Exploring the Relationship Between Nurses' Perceptions of Teamwork and Caring Behaviors: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study in Iran.

Sevda Sadeghpour, Alireza Hajizadeh, Maria Namjoo Baqhini, Razie Alipour, Edris Kakemam

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Observational study in Journal of nursing management, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Sevda SadeghpourClinical Research Development Unit of Tabriz Valiasr Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran, tbzmed.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7091-7960
Alireza HajizadehHealth Information Management Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, tums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8121-8444
Maria Namjoo BaqhiniInstitute for Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran, kmu.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6963-0644
Razie AlipourNon-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran, qums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9731-8431
Edris KakemamNon-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran, qums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7721-6924

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Despite the important role of teamwork in ensuring high-quality nursing care, little research has been conducted on nursing teamwork and its relationship with nurses' caring behaviors, especially in developing countries. Aim: This study aimed to determine the relationship between the perceptions of teamwork and caring behaviors among nurses working in hospitals in northwest Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 401 nurses who were recruited through a simple random stratified sampling method in four public and private hospitals in Tabriz, northwest Iran. Data were collected using questionnaires that assessed demographic characteristics, the Teamwork Attitudes Questionnaire, and the Caring Behavior Inventory (CBI-24). Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient, and univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses using SPSS-26 software. Results: The mean values obtained in the study indicate that the participants had acceptable levels of teamwork (3.64 ± 0.62) and caring behaviors (5.10 ± 0.74). A positive relationship was observed between the teamwork and the caring behaviors score of the participants ( Conclusion: The results demonstrate that enhancing nursing teamwork, particularly in terms of team structure, mutual support, and communication, can be an effective strategy for promoting caring behaviors in hospitals. Strengthening nursing teamwork should be emphasized as one of the main priorities by all stakeholders, including clinical nurse leaders, managers, and instructors. Implication for Nursing Management: The present study has implications for nurses, nursing and hospital administrators, nursing schools, and the health system at the macro level. Through inclusion in accreditation programs, reviewing educational curricula can help strengthen teamwork among nurses. By addressing these implications, stakeholders at all levels can benefit from the powerful link between teamwork and compassionate caring behavior of nurses in the hospitals.

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Cooperative BehaviorEmpathyNursesPatient Care TeamPerceptionAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansInterprofessional RelationsIranMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and Questionnairescaring behaviorshospitalnursingteamwork

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