Relationship between resilience and professional moral courage among nurses
Reza Abdollahi1, Sohrab Iranpour2, Mehdi Ajri-Khameslou3
1Researcher, Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran; Researcher, Students Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine
|December 1, 2021
Summary
Nurses’ professional moral courage is linked to their resilience. Enhancing moral courage can improve nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Ethics
- Psychology
Background:
- Nurses require resilience to navigate demanding work environments.
- Professional moral courage is a key factor influencing nurse resilience.
- Understanding this relationship is crucial for supporting nursing staff.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between resilience and professional moral courage in hospital nurses.
- To provide insights into factors influencing nurses' ability to cope with workplace challenges.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study involving 375 nurses in Ardabil, Iran.
- Utilized demographic, Moral Courage Scale (Sekerka et al.), and Resilience Scale (Davidson-Connor) questionnaires.
- Data analyzed using Pearson correlation, t-test, ANOVA, and linear regression.
Main Results:
- Nurses reported favorable mean scores for moral courage (6.35±0.5) and moderate resilience (79.35±0.35).
- A significant positive correlation (r=0.1, P<0.05) was found between resilience and professional moral courage.
- Higher levels of moral courage were associated with increased resilience.
Conclusions:
- Nurses need strong professional moral courage to bolster their resilience.
- Interventions aimed at enhancing moral courage and creating a supportive ethical climate are recommended.
- Further research into factors influencing moral courage and resilience in nursing is warranted.
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