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Conscientious objection and nurses: Results of an interpretive phenomenological study
Christina Lamb1, Yolanda Babenko-Mould1, Marilyn Evans1
1Western University, Canada.
Nursing Ethics
|April 5, 2018
Summary
Nurses’ lived experiences with conscientious objection reveal themes of self-awareness, ethical stands, and support perceptions. Understanding these experiences is crucial for advancing nursing ethics and practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Ethics
- Bioethics
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Conscientious objection is recognized in bioethics, but nurses' clinical experiences remain under-researched.
- A gap exists in understanding the meaning and lived experience of conscientious objection for nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experience of conscientious objection among Registered Nurses in Ontario.
- To gain an in-depth understanding of what it means for nurses to make a conscientious objection.
Main Methods:
- Interpretive phenomenological methodology was employed.
- Purposive sampling and in-depth interviews with eight Registered Nurses in Ontario.
- Data collected through two interviews per participant over nine months.
Main Results:
- Six emergent themes: encountering the problem, knowing oneself, taking a stand, feeling alone and uncertain, caring for others, and perceptions of support.
- Conscience was identified as a key informant in nurses' objections.
- The study provides initial insights into the nurse's perspective on conscientious objection.
Conclusions:
- Addressing ethical complexities in nursing requires education across disciplines and sectors.
- Creating morally inclusive environments is essential for supporting nurses' ethical concerns.
- Further research and discussion on conscience are vital for advancing nursing ethics and practice.
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