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Ethical sensitivity in professional practice: concept analysis.

Kathryn Weaver¹, Janice Morse, Carl Mitcham

¹University of New Brunswick, Faculty of Nursing, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. kweaver@unb.ca

Journal of Advanced Nursing

|March 22, 2008

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Ethical sensitivity, crucial for professional care, involves moral perception, affectivity, and navigating divided loyalties. This practical wisdom enhances client well-being and professional satisfaction.

Area of Science:

Nursing
Medicine
Psychology
Clinical Ethics
Philosophy

Background:

Ethical sensitivity is vital for professionals to morally address patient suffering and vulnerability.
Its significance in nursing and other professions necessitates deeper conceptual analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a concept analysis of ethical sensitivity.
To develop a model of ethical sensitivity for professional practice.

Main Methods:

A criteria-based analysis of 200 papers and books (1970-2006) from diverse disciplines.
Literature was sorted by discipline and concept dimensions for structure and context examination.

Main Results:

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Ethical sensitivity develops amid uncertainty, client vulnerability, and through professional receptivity, responsiveness, and courage.
Key attributes include moral perception, affectivity, and managing divided loyalties.
Outcomes encompass integrity-preserving decisions, enhanced well-being, and professional growth.

Conclusions:

The analysis provides an inclusive model of ethical sensitivity.
This model addresses limitations of previous conceptualizations.