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Using structured controversy to promote ethical decision making
C Pederson1, L Duckett, G Maruyama
1University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455.
The Journal of Nursing Education
|April 1, 1990
Summary
Structured controversy is an educational strategy that helps nursing students develop skills for ethical dilemmas. This method promotes constructive conflict resolution, preparing them for real-world nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Ethics
Background:
- Nurses frequently encounter complex ethical situations in practice.
- Effective strategies are needed to equip students with skills for ethical decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe structured controversy as an educational strategy for nursing students.
- To review research supporting the benefits of structured controversy.
- To illustrate the application of structured controversy in nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Structured controversy, an educational technique promoting constructive conflict resolution, was employed.
- The strategy was operationalized using the ethical issue of providing nutrition and hydration to dying patients.
Main Results:
- The article details the implementation of structured controversy.
- Research validating the benefits of this educational approach is reviewed.
Conclusions:
- Structured controversy is a viable educational strategy for nursing.
- It equips students with essential skills for navigating challenging ethical scenarios in nursing practice.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional Ethics