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    • Nurses frequently encounter ethical dilemmas in clinical practice.
    • The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated moral distress among healthcare professionals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Ethics Liaison Program for nursing.
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    Main Methods:

    • A 36-hour Ethics Liaison Program was developed and implemented over nine months.
    • Program effectiveness was evaluated through various metrics including nurse satisfaction and knowledge.

    Main Results:

    • The program significantly enhanced nurse work satisfaction.
    • Participants reported increased confidence and knowledge in ethical reasoning.
    • Improved connectivity to clinical ethics services and patient care were observed.

    Conclusions:

    • The Ethics Liaison Program is a highly effective intervention for supporting nurses.
    • The program positively impacts nurses' ethical competence, well-being, and patient outcomes.