Related Experiment Videos
Moral competence in nursing practice.
Pantip Jormsri1, Wipada Kunaviktikul, Shaké Ketefian
1Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. pantip@chiangmai.ac.th
Nursing Ethics
|November 30, 2005
Summary
This study defines moral competence in Thai nursing, identifying eight key attributes rooted in cultural values. These attributes guide nurses in ethical decision-making and practice, fostering a culturally sensitive approach to patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Ethics
- Cultural Competence
- Healthcare Values
Background:
- Moral competence is crucial in nursing practice.
- Existing frameworks may not fully capture culturally specific values.
- Thai cultural values offer a unique foundation for nursing ethics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To derive and define moral competence in nursing practice based on Thai culture.
- To identify the attributes and dimensions of moral competence within the Thai nursing context.
- To present a model for demonstrating moral competence in Thai nursing.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the Thai nursing value system (personal, social, professional).
- Identification and selection of eight core attributes of moral competence.
- Discussion of attributes across moral dimensions (perception, judgment, behavior).
Main Results:
- Moral competence is founded on Thai cultural values.
- Three dimensions identified: moral perception, judgment, and behavior.
- Eight attributes derived: loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, equanimity, responsibility, discipline, honesty, and respect for human values, dignity, and rights.
Conclusions:
- A model of moral competence is presented for Thai nursing practice.
- The derived attributes provide indicators for ethical nursing.
- Culturally informed moral competence enhances ethical issue resolution in nursing.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional Ethics