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Ethical decision-making by staff nurses

K V Smith

    Nursing Ethics
    |March 1, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study explored ethical decision-making experiences of staff nurses. Findings reveal four key aspects: context, triggers, the decision process, and outcomes, informing future nursing ethics research.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Ethics
    • Qualitative Research

    Background:

    • Ethical decision-making is crucial in nursing.
    • Nursing ethics research needs grounding in nurses' lived experiences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore staff nurses' experiences with ethical decision-making.
    • To identify common themes in nurses' ethical decision-making processes.

    Main Methods:

    • Phenomenological study design.
    • Interviews with 19 staff nurses.
    • Giorgi's method of data analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Identified four common aspects of ethical decision-making: context, trigger, process (deliberation and integration), and outcomes.
    • Provided a detailed description of the ethical decision-making experience from the nurses' perspective.
    Keywords:
    Bioethics and Professional EthicsEmpirical Approach

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    Conclusions:

    • The study offers a foundation for developing a descriptive theory of ethical decision-making in nursing.
    • Highlights the importance of understanding the nurse's experience in ethical dilemmas.