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Moral problems among Dutch nurses: a survey.

A J van der Arend1, C H Remmers-van den Hurk

  • 1University of Maastricht, Department of Health Care Ethics and Philosophy, The Netherlands.

Nursing Ethics
|March 4, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Dutch nurses face moral challenges in daily practice, often stemming from powerlessness and workplace issues, not societal debates. Improving awareness of ethical dimensions is crucial for nursing practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Ethics
  • Healthcare Professional Morality

Background:

  • Nurses frequently encounter ethical dilemmas in clinical settings.
  • Understanding the nature and prevalence of these moral problems is essential for improving healthcare quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey the moral problems experienced by Dutch nurses in their daily practice.
  • To identify the specific situations and factors contributing to these moral challenges.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was developed using literature, expert discussions, interviews, and observations.
  • The instrument was pilot-tested and validated.
  • A total of 2122 questionnaires were distributed across 91 institutions in seven healthcare settings.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional EthicsEmpirical Approach

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  • Nurses identified workplace issues like verbal aggression from colleagues, error concealment, and non-consensual treatment as most problematic.
  • Societal issues such as abortion and euthanasia were less frequently cited as primary moral concerns.
  • Moral distress was linked to feelings of powerlessness regarding patient well-being.
  • Problems were associated with organizational factors, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Conclusions:

  • Everyday workplace situations, rather than major societal debates, present the most significant moral challenges for nurses.
  • Feelings of powerlessness, organizational deficiencies, and poor collaboration exacerbate moral problems.
  • Enhancing nurses' awareness of the moral dimensions of their practice is a critical area for development.