Volume 17 - Supplement of 11th Annual Iranian Congress of Medical Ethics
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Darvishpour A, Mansouri F, Mahdavi Fashtami S. Commitment to Care, Commitment to Education: An Exploration of the Ethical Dimensions of Patient Education in Healthcare. IJMEHM 2024; 17 (S1) :1-2
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1- Associate Professor of Nursing, Department of Nursing, Zeyinab (P.B.U.H) School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences; Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
2- MSc in geriatric nursing, Department of Nursing, Zeyinab (P.B.U.H) School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
3- MSc in Internal-Surgical Nursing, Pirouz Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
2- MSc in geriatric nursing, Department of Nursing, Zeyinab (P.B.U.H) School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
3- MSc in Internal-Surgical Nursing, Pirouz Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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Patient education is a fundamental component of healthcare that enhances patient outcomes, satisfaction, and self-management. Healthcare professionals have a responsibility to deliver high-quality patient education that is personalized to meet the unique needs and circumstances of each patient. Adhering to ethical principles—ensuring the provision of accurate, unbiased information while respecting patient autonomy and decision-making capacity—is crucial in this process. This study aimed to explore the ethical dimensions of patient education. This study employed a systematic review approach. A comprehensive search was conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases using the keywords ethics, patient education, and ethical adherence for the period 2014–2024. Inclusion criteria encompassed studies that focused on the ethical aspects of patient education and adherence. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Out of 216 identified articles, 20 met the inclusion criteria. Three key categories emerged from the data analysis: (1) Commitment to Care, encompassing client-centered education and patient support with emotional reassurance; (2) Commitment to Education, including structured educational programs and communication skills of healthcare professionals; and (3) Adherence to Ethical Principles, which involved respect for patient autonomy and confidentiality. The study underscores the significance of healthcare professionals' dual commitment to both care and education in delivering effective patient education. Awareness of the ethical dimensions of patient education is essential for ensuring that educational interventions are patient-centered and aligned with ethical standards. Future research should explore the interplay between patient-centered care, autonomy, and healthcare professionals’ communication skills in relation to patient education outcomes.
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Health Ethics Congress (11th) - Poster Presentation
Received: 2026/01/10 | Revised: 2026/02/24 | Accepted: 2024/12/23 | Published: 2024/12/23
Received: 2026/01/10 | Revised: 2026/02/24 | Accepted: 2024/12/23 | Published: 2024/12/23
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