Managerial ethical principles and behaviours for nurse managers: A Delphi method.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Management
• Healthcare Ethics
• Qualitative Research

Background:

• Managerial ethical principles and behaviors are crucial for nurse managers in healthcare institutions.
• These principles influence their roles, duties, responsibilities, and relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish definitive managerial ethical principles and behaviors for nurse managers.
• To provide a framework for ethical leadership in nursing.

Main Methods:

• A qualitative research approach using the Delphi method.
• Two rounds of data collection were conducted via the e-Delphi technique.
• Involved 42 experts in the first round and 39 in the second, including nurse managers and academics.

Main Results:

• Identified eight key managerial ethical principles and 29 specific ethical behaviors.
• Principles include justice, equality, honesty, fairness, responsibility, confidentiality, clarity, and humanity.
• Detailed breakdown of behaviors associated with each principle was established.

Conclusions:

• The identified principles and behaviors serve as a guide for nurse managers.
• Emphasizes the need for continuous updating of these ethical guidelines to adapt to evolving healthcare conditions.