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Nurses' views on ethical codes: a focus group study.

Ellen Verpeet1, Bernadette Dierckx de Casterle, Arie Van der Arend

  • 1Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law, Catholic University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|June 21, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Belgian nurses desire an ethical code to support professional identity and guide practice. Their views are crucial for developing a code that meets expectations and functions optimally.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Ethics
  • Professional Codes of Conduct
  • Healthcare Policy

Background:

  • Ethical codes guide nursing practice and professional status.
  • Limited empirical research exists on nurses' views of ethical code content and functions.
  • Belgium currently lacks a nursing ethical code, necessitating qualitative research into nurses' perspectives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore Belgian nurses' views on the potential content and functions of a nursing ethical code.
  • To gather insights for developing an ethical code that aligns with nurses' expectations and professional needs.

Main Methods:

  • Eight focus groups were conducted with 50 nurses across various Belgian healthcare settings.
  • Qualitative data were collected in 2003 to understand nurses' perspectives on ethical codes.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional EthicsEmpirical Approach

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Main Results:

  • Nurses identified functions such as supporting professional identity (external) and providing practice guidelines (internal).
  • Key content areas included nurses' relational responsibilities, emphasizing personality and the relational nature of nursing.
  • Strong agreement existed on the code's ethical function for moral practice, but divergent opinions arose regarding disciplinary use and legalization.

Conclusions:

  • Incorporating nurses' views is vital for developing an effective ethical code.
  • This study provides initial insights into nurses' perspectives on ethical code content and functions.
  • Further research on formulation, dissemination, and promotion is recommended for optimal code implementation and acceptance.