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Sustainability in care through an ethical practice model.

Linda Nyholm1, Susanne Salmela1, Lisbet Nyström1

  • 1Åbo Akademi University, Finland; Vaasa Central Hospital, Finland.

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This study introduces an ethical practice model for healthcare sustainability, emphasizing core values like dignity and responsibility. It aims to guide ethical conversations and enhance understanding of sustainable care practices.

Keywords:
Careethicshermeneutic application researchmodelsustainability

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Ethics
  • Sustainable Care Practices
  • Organizational Culture

Background:

  • Sustainability is crucial but underemphasized in healthcare.
  • Ethical values and evidence-based models are key to sustainable care.
  • This research addresses the gap in understanding ethical drivers of healthcare sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore ethical values central to healthcare sustainability.
  • To develop an ethical practice model for sustainable care.
  • To make core ethical values perceptible and actionable in care settings.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a hermeneutical application research design.
  • Engaged scientific researchers and co-researchers in reflective dialogues.
  • Focused on ethical values in relation to sustainability in care.

Main Results:

  • Developed an ethical practice model with 'ethos' at its core.
  • Ethos is surrounded by key sustainability values: dignity, responsibility, respect, invitation, and vows.
  • The model emerged from collaborative ethical dialogues.

Conclusions:

  • The model serves as a foundation for ethical discussions among healthcare professionals.
  • It supports reflection on daily ethical challenges and work community dynamics.
  • Aims to deepen understanding of organizational values and their link to sustainable care.