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How do ethically competent nurses behave in clinical nursing practice? A qualitative study
Kwisoon Choe1, Soojin Kwon2, Sunghee Kim1
1Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Journal of Nursing Management
|November 3, 2022
Summary
Ethically competent nurses prioritize patient-centered care and professionalism, moving beyond egocentrism. Factors like reasonable workloads and positive relationships enhance this crucial nursing competency.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Ethics
- Clinical Practice
- Healthcare Professionalism
Background:
- Nurses' ethical competency is vital for patient safety and quality of care.
- Understanding ethical behavior in clinical settings is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the behaviors of ethically competent nurses in clinical practice.
- To identify factors influencing nurses' ethical competence.
Main Methods:
- Purposive sampling of 20 clinical nurses in South Korea.
- Online video interviews analyzed using thematic analysis and a phenomenological approach.
Main Results:
- The core theme of ethical competency was 'caring beyond egocentrism'.
- Subthemes included patient-centered care (compassion) and responsible behavior (professionalism).
- Enabling factors were reasonable work conditions, interpersonal relationships, and personal experiences.
Conclusions:
- Ethical competency involves prioritizing patient benefit over self-interest.
- Supportive work environments and collegial relationships are crucial.
- Ethics education and empathy-building activities are recommended for nurses.
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