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Understanding and mitigating moral injury in nurses
1life coach and well-being expert, London, England.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|July 22, 2021
Summary
Moral injury, resulting from actions conflicting with personal values, affects nurses, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article explores its causes and prevention strategies for healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Ethics
- Psychology
- Nursing Studies
Background:
- Moral injury occurs when individuals act against their moral compass.
- Initially identified in military contexts, it is now recognized in healthcare.
- Nurses face frequent ethical challenges in patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the manifestations and risk factors of moral injury in nurses.
- To examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nurses' moral injury.
- To outline strategies for mitigating and preventing moral injury in nursing.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research on moral injury.
- Analysis of ethical challenges faced by nurses.
- Discussion of pandemic-related stressors.
Main Results:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the risk of moral injury among nurses.
- Moral injury in nurses manifests in various psychological and behavioral ways.
- Specific risk factors contribute to moral injury in this population.
Conclusions:
- Moral injury is a significant concern for nurses, exacerbated by events like the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Proactive strategies are crucial for supporting nurses and preventing moral injury.
- Further research and interventions are needed to address moral injury in healthcare.
Keywords:
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