Assessing the relationship between pediatric nurses' three-dimensional work fatigue and ethical blindness levels

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Occupational Health
• Bioethics

Background:

• Pediatric nurses face significant work fatigue due to demanding conditions.
• Work fatigue can impair ethical awareness, leading to ethical blindness.
• This study investigated the prevalence and relationship between work fatigue and ethical blindness in pediatric nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess work fatigue and ethical blindness levels in pediatric nurses.
• To examine the correlation between work fatigue and ethical blindness.
• To identify factors influencing ethical blindness in this population.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in Turkey.
• Anonymous online questionnaires assessed work fatigue and ethical blindness.
• Data from 240 nurses were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Main Results:

• High levels of work fatigue were reported, with ethical blindness being relatively low.
• Younger, less experienced nurses with lower job satisfaction showed higher ethical blindness.
• Pediatric intensive care nurses reported the highest work fatigue.

Conclusions:

• Professional motivation, career choice, and experience may mitigate ethical blindness.
• Workload regulation, support, and ethics education are crucial for pediatric nurses.
• Institutions should prioritize workload management and ethics training for professional development.