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Nursing students' ethical challenges in the clinical settings: A mixed-methods study.
Roghayeh Mehdipour Rabori1, Mahlagha Dehghan1, Monirosadat Nematollahi1
1Nursing Research Center, Razi Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
Nursing Ethics
|November 16, 2018
Summary
Nursing students frequently face ethical challenges in clinical settings, often stemming from a lack of attention to patient preferences and inadequate support. These issues can negatively impact their education and professional development.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Ethics
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Nursing students encounter significant ethical conflicts during clinical education, potentially causing moral distress.
- These challenges can disrupt the learning process and affect student well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and evaluate the ethical challenges faced by nursing students in clinical settings.
- To provide insights into the nature and frequency of these ethical issues in Iran.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods study employing an exploratory sequential design.
- Involved 37 students in the qualitative phase and 120 in the quantitative phase.
- Ethical approval was obtained from Kerman University of Medical Sciences.
Main Results:
- Key ethical challenges identified include low attention to patient preferences, lack of authority, and inadequate support.
- 97% of students reported multiple ethical challenges, with 48% experiencing unresolved issues.
- The overall perceived ethical challenge score was moderate, with 'low attention to patient preferences' being the most significant subscale.
Conclusions:
- Findings align with international research on the prevalence and types of ethical challenges for nursing students.
- Understanding these challenges is crucial for educators to better manage clinical learning.
- The study offers valuable perspectives for nurses, educators, and managers on student ethical experiences.