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Ethical concerns: comparison of values from two cultures
Peggy L Wros1, Dawn Doutrich, Shigeko Izumi
1Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing, Linfield College, Portland, OR 97210, USA. pwros@linfield.edu
Nursing & Health Sciences
|May 8, 2004
Summary
Nurses in the USA and Japan share common ethical values and concerns. Cultural differences influence how these values are expressed, highlighting the need for global nursing ethics understanding.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Ethics
- Cross-cultural studies
Background:
- Phenomenological studies explored nursing values and ethical concerns in the USA and Japan.
- Understanding cultural nuances in nursing ethics is crucial for global healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify common and differing ethical values and concerns between nurses in the USA and Japan.
- To explore the influence of cultural backgrounds on the expression of nursing ethics.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of data from two phenomenological studies.
- Application of hermeneutics and feminist methodologies for in-depth analysis.
Main Results:
- Shared values include competence, patient respect, responsibility, relationships, family importance, caring, good death, comfort, truth-telling, and anticipatory care.
- Cultural contexts shape the interpretation and application of ethical concerns, such as truth-telling.
- Unique values exist within each country's nursing practice.
Conclusions:
- Nurses globally share fundamental ethical values, despite cultural variations in their practice.
- Recognizing both commonalities and differences is essential for advancing global nursing ethics.
- Cross-cultural understanding is critical for developing effective international nursing ethical guidelines.