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Preserved and violated dignity in surgical practice - nurses' experiences.

Lillemor Lindwall1, Iréne von Post

  • 1Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Norway; Karlstad University, Sweden.

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|October 11, 2013
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Summary

Nurses in surgical practice perceive human dignity through patient-centered care, where trust and open communication are key. Preserving dignity involves attentive care, while violations occur through rudeness and patient objectification.

Keywords:
Caring sciencecritical incidentshermeneutichuman dignitysurgical practice

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Surgical Practice
  • Human Dignity

Background:

  • Human dignity is a core ethical principle in healthcare.
  • Understanding nurses' lived experiences of human dignity in surgical settings is crucial for patient care.
  • Previous research has not fully explored the nuances of dignity as experienced by nurses in surgical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and understand nurses' experiences of human dignity within surgical practice.
  • To identify factors contributing to the preservation and violation of patient dignity from the nurses' perspective.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study utilizing the critical incident technique.
  • 11 nurses from surgical practice provided 49 written accounts of incidents related to human dignity.
  • Hermeneutical text interpretation was employed for data analysis.

Main Results:

  • Preserved dignity was experienced when healthcare professionals were attentive to patients, allowed patients to share their stories, and fostered trust.
  • Violated dignity occurred when nurses witnessed disrespectful behavior, patient objectification, or humiliation, particularly at the end of life.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses' experiences highlight the importance of patient-centered communication and respectful interactions in maintaining human dignity in surgical care.
  • Interventions aimed at preserving dignity should focus on fostering trust and attentive care, while addressing behaviors that lead to its violation.