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Re-examining the basis for ethical dementia care practice
Louise Daly1, Elizabeth Fahey-McCarthy1
1Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|January 28, 2014
Summary
Ethical nursing practice is crucial for quality dementia care. Nurses need to understand ethical theories and decision-making to navigate complex dilemmas in dementia care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Ethics
- Dementia Care
Background:
- Ethical nursing practice is essential for high-quality dementia care.
- Nurses require specific knowledge and skills to address ethical dilemmas.
- Understanding ethical decision-making theories is fundamental for nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the ethical considerations central to effective dementia care nursing.
- To explore the role of traditional and contemporary ethical theories in dementia care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of ethical theories and their application in dementia care.
- Analysis of ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in dementia nursing practice.
Main Results:
- Traditional ethical principles are foundational but may be insufficient alone.
- Contemporary ethical theories offer valuable perspectives for complex dementia care situations.
- Ethical competence requires a nuanced understanding of various ethical frameworks.
Conclusions:
- Nurses must integrate traditional and contemporary ethical theories for comprehensive dementia care.
- Developing ethical competence is an ongoing process crucial for quality patient outcomes.
- Addressing ethical considerations proactively enhances the standard of care in dementia nursing.
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