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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Bioethics
  • Nursing Ethics
  • Healthcare Ethics

Background:

  • Front-line healthcare providers frequently encounter complex ethical dilemmas.
  • Moral distress and burnout are significant challenges in clinical settings.
  • The role of a dedicated nurse ethicist is crucial for supporting staff.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the implementation and impact of "E-walks" (Ethics Walks) by a nurse ethicist.
  • To highlight the key components of "E-walks": Recognition, Solidarity, and Dialogue.
  • To demonstrate how the nurse ethicist role integrates bioethics with the ethic of care.

Main Methods:

  • Regular "E-walks" (Ethics Walks) conducted by the nurse ethicist in patient care areas.
  • Encouraging ethical conversations and navigating ethical dilemmas during rounds.
  • Seeking creative solutions to minimize moral distress and burnout.

Main Results:

  • "E-walks" provide a unique presence and availability of ethics support for front-line staff.
  • The initiative fosters recognition of ethical issues, promotes solidarity among providers, and encourages dialogue.
  • The nurse ethicist acts as a valuable resource in addressing morally concerning cases.

Conclusions:

  • The nurse ethicist role is vital for enhancing ethical capacity and climate within healthcare institutions.
  • "E-walks" effectively address ethical challenges by integrating bioethics and the ethic of care.
  • This approach supports the development of caring interprofessional relationships through ethics, nursing, and education.