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Pediatric Nurses' Information and Applications Related To Ethical Codes
Ayse Sonay Turkmen1, Sevim Savaser1
1Nursing Deparment, Health School, Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University, Karaman, Turkey.
Iranian Journal of Pediatrics
|July 23, 2015
Summary
Pediatric nurses generally adhere to ethical codes, though some awareness gaps and unethical practices exist. Most nurses desire more education on nursing ethics to improve patient care and uphold professional standards.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Ethics
- Medical Professionalism
- Healthcare Ethics
Background:
- Ethics encompasses moral principles guiding individual behavior and professional conduct.
- Understanding ethical codes is crucial for healthcare professionals, particularly in specialized fields like pediatrics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess pediatric nurses' knowledge and application of ethical codes.
- To identify areas for improvement in ethical training and practice among nurses.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to nurses in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Nursing Courses in Istanbul (2011-2012).
- Questionnaire developed based on current nursing ethics literature.
- 140 nurses participated in the study.
Main Results:
- 64.3% of nurses had heard of nursing ethical codes; the principle of justice was best recognized.
- Ethical codes discussed included autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice.
- Low rates of unethical practices like patient discrimination and favoritism were reported.
Conclusions:
- Most pediatric nurses practice in accordance with ethical codes.
- A significant majority of nurses expressed a desire for further education on ethical codes.
- Recommendations include enhanced ethical training for current and future nurses.
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