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Barriers to moral sensitivity: viewpoints of the nurses of educational hospitals of Sabzevar
Narjes Hashmatifar, Mohadeseh Mohsenpour, Mohammadhasan Rakhshani,
Volume 7, Issue 1 (5-2014)
Abstract
Due to the development of societies and nursing sciences, complexity of the ethical situations that nurses encounter is increasing. Moral sensitivity is the first component of ethical behavior, but most of the nurses encounter many barriers in acquiring it. This study was an attempt to determine barriers to ethical sensitivity in nurses’ viewpoints in educational hospitals of Sabzevar in 2012.This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on a random sample of nurses working in hospitals affiliated to Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Iran (n = 125). Data were gathered through a questionnaire developed by the researchers containing 30 items in four categories of ethical sensitivity barriers including “managerial”, “environmental”, ”patient related” and “nurse related”. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire were assessed = α) 0.85), and data were analyzed by SPSS version 16.The most important barriers were “insufficient number of staff” (83.2%) in the management area, “inappropriate and intensive working shifts” (78.4%) in the nurse related category, “lack of awareness of nurses’ duties among patients” (84.8%), in the patient related category and “overcrowded wards” (76.8%) in the environmental area. The results of this study emphasize the importance of moral sensitivity barriers in all four areas of management barriers, environmental barriers, and barriers to nurses and patients, and could be of special interest to managers and health planners.
Ethical sensitivity: A comparison between the nursing students and nurses of Azad University
Maryam Karimi Noghondar, Nasrin Tavakoli, Fariba Borhani, Mohaddeseh Mohsenpour,
Volume 8, Issue 5 (2-2016)
Abstract

In the nursing profession, ethical practice is contingent upon the nurses’ ability to determine the ethical issues in their vocation, and their sensitivity to these issues in the nurse-patient relationship. In order for the health system to have a strong and solid foundation, this sensitivity must be formed in nursing students during the early stages of their education. Educational environment and clinical experience each affect ethical sensitivity in their own way. The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the ethical sensitivity of third and fourth year nursing students and nurses in Islamic Azad University, Mashhad branch during 2014.

In this cross-sectional study Lutzen’s Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire was used, and its validity and reliability was confirmed. According to the formula for sample size, 110 persons were sampled in each group. Sampling was performed randomly among the third and fourth year students, and in two stages among the nurses: first cluster, and then randomly. Data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics by SPSS software.

The mean and standard deviation of moral sensitivity was 3.33 ± 0.36 in nursing students, and 3.27 ± 0.35 in nurses, and the independent t-test showed no significant difference between the two groups (df = 218, t = -1.06, P > 0.05). Moreover, there was no statistically significant difference between the mean scores of moral sensitivity based on demographic characteristics.

It was concluded that the ethical sensitivity of nurses and nursing students of Islamic Azad University, Mashhad branch was satisfactory, which can be considered as a point of strength for policy makers of the health system.


The Dignity of the Elderly: The Missing Link in the Search for Primary Health Care Services: A Qualitative Study
Mohaddeseh Mohsenpour, Amir Zoka, Fahimeh Amani, Elham Charoghchian Khorasani, Seyyed Javad Hosseini,
Volume 17, Issue 0 (Supplement of 11th Annual Iranian Congress of Medical Ethics 2024)
Abstract
Societies that fail to adequately address the growing needs of the elderly and the consequences of aging will face significant challenges. A critical challenge in many countries involves ensuring the provision of accessible and affordable healthcare services for the elderly. The active engagement of older adults in seeking healthcare services and adhering to preventive care measures is crucial for reducing healthcare costs. This study aimed to elucidate the lived experiences of elderly individuals regarding the factors influencing their utilization of primary healthcare services in Mashhad, Iran. This qualitative study employed content analysis. Participants were recruited through snowball sampling from a list of elderly individuals registered with health centers in Mashhad, including those who regularly utilized services and those who had not visited in the past two years. Eighteen elderly individuals participated in the study. Data were collected through in-depth interviews using open-ended questions and subsequent probing. Interview transcripts were analyzed using Bernard's formal content analysis approach. A significant barrier to accessing healthcare services identified by elderly participants was a lack of dignity during their visits to health centers. This theme encompassed two subcategories: perceived dignity violation and observed dignity violation. The imposition of feelings of worthlessness on the elderly was recognized as a prevalent cultural issue within society. Factors contributing to a diminished sense of dignity included: inadequate physical space to accommodate the limitations of the elderly, informal and unprofessional behavior of healthcare providers, excessive waiting times, unsanitary and overcrowded health centers, a lack of appointment scheduling, disruptions in internet and software systems that prolonged the healthcare process, shared waiting spaces with infants and young people, and insufficient seating. Participants emphasized the detrimental impact of a lack of dignity in healthcare settings, expressing feelings of worthlessness. These findings corroborate those of previous studies highlighting the paramount importance of dignity in healthcare environments. The perception among elderly individuals that healthcare services prioritize administrative processes over patient-centered care may discourage them from seeking preventive services. This study underscores the critical need for a cultural shift within healthcare systems to prioritize the dignity and respect of elderly patients and foster a supportive environment that encourages preventive care.

The Relationship Between Ethical Courage and Moral Distress in Nursing Students of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in 2023
Sepide Ghavidel, Sajedeh Ghaani, Seyedehghodsieh Bahreinitousi, Mohaddeseh Mohsenpour,
Volume 17, Issue 0 (Supplement of 11th Annual Iranian Congress of Medical Ethics 2024)
Abstract
Moral distress is a common topic in medical ethics, referring to a state where individuals, despite possessing knowledge and the ability to act ethically, are unable to perform the right ethical actions due to external constraints. Ethical courage is a crucial virtue for conscientious performance by healthcare providers, particularly nurses and nursing students. It facilitates the delivery of nursing care and is especially important in today’s healthcare environment, where factors such as increased patient awareness, evolving health needs, social justice issues, and access to healthcare services have contributed to heightened levels of moral distress among nurses and nursing students. This study aims to investigate the relationship between ethical courage and moral distress in nursing students. This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 in Mashhad, Iran. The study population consisted of third-semester nursing students at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. A total of 40 third-semester nursing students, both male and female, participated in the study. Data were collected using two questionnaires: the Moral Distress Scale (Corley) and the Ethical Courage Questionnaire (designed by Sekerka and colleagues). The data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, employing descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation tests. The majority of the students were female (51.2%), while 36.6% were male. The average age of the participants was 21.14 years. Among the students, 75.6% were single, and 4.9% were married. The findings revealed a weak, non-significant negative correlation between moral distress and ethical courage (r = -0.055, p > 0.05). The average moral distress score was 75.34 ± 10.81 (range: 12–16), while the average ethical courage score was 85 ± 9.33 (range: 60–103). The study found a weak, non-significant negative correlation between moral distress and ethical courage among nursing students. Based on these findings, it is recommended to implement workshops focused on ethical motivation and educational programs designed to reduce moral distress and enhance ethical courage among nursing students. Additionally, the non-significant correlation may be attributed to the small sample size. Therefore, future studies with larger sample sizes are suggested to validate these findings.

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