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Ethical issues experienced by nurses during COVID-19 pandemic: Systematic review
1Hallym University.
Nursing Ethics
|October 4, 2023
Summary
Frontline nurses faced ethical challenges during COVID-19, stemming from their moral character and organizational barriers. Addressing these issues requires systemic support to ensure dignified care for all patients.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Ethics
- Qualitative Research
- COVID-19 Pandemic
Background:
- Frontline nurses experienced significant ethical issues in stressful COVID-19 environments.
- Understanding these unique ethical challenges faced by nurses is crucial.
Approach:
- A systematic review of qualitative evidence was conducted.
- Searched multiple databases for studies published between March 2020 and December 2022.
- Included qualitative and mixed-method studies focusing on nurses' ethical issues during COVID-19 care.
Key Points:
- Nurses' moral character, a willingness to address human vulnerability, was a key theme.
- Organizational and situational constraints sometimes hindered nurses from providing dignified care.
- Ethical issues arose when nurses were impeded from responding to patients' needs.
Conclusions:
- The review deepens understanding of nurses' ethically sensitive experiences.
- Highlights the need for organizational and societal adjustments to support nurses.
- Recommends practical support to resolve ethical issues and protect patient dignity.
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