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Exploring moral distress in the long-term care setting.

Amy E Green1, Brenda Recchia Jeffers

  • 1Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, USA.

Perspectives (Gerontological Nursing Association (Canada))
|May 24, 2007
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Nurses in long-term care experience moral distress due to family disagreements and resource limitations. This pilot study found moral distress impacts nurses but has little effect on resident care quality.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Ethics
  • Geriatric Care

Background:

  • Moral distress is prevalent in nursing but understudied in long-term care.
  • Understanding moral distress in long-term care is crucial for nurse well-being and quality of care.
  • This study addresses the gap in research on moral distress among long-term care nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the experience and presence of moral distress in registered nurses (RNs) in a long-term care setting.
  • To identify common triggers and impacts of moral distress for these nurses.
  • To explore the relationship between moral distress and resident care quality.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study utilizing a convenience sample of 6 RNs.
  • Audio-taped, open-ended interviews were conducted.

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  • Corley's theory of moral distress served as the theoretical framework for interview questions.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurses' moral distress was frequently triggered by family disagreements over resident treatment decisions affecting quality of life.
    • Lack of resources to meet residents' assessed needs was another significant precipitating factor.
    • Moral distress had both positive and negative impacts on nurses, with minimal reported impact on resident care quality.

    Conclusions:

    • Moral distress is a relevant issue for nurses in long-term care settings.
    • Family dynamics and resource availability are key factors contributing to moral distress in this population.
    • Further research is needed to fully understand the nuances of moral distress and its impact on care in long-term care.