Showing 18 results for Moral Sensitivity
Ahmad Izadi, Hlham Imani, Zahra Khademi, Fariba Fariasadi Noughabi, Nina Hajizadeh, Fatemeh Naghizadeh ,
Volume 6, Issue 2 (5-2013)
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Nurses encounter challenging ethical issues in practice that can make decision making tough for them. The purpose of this study was to determine the moral sensitivity of critical care nurses in clinical decision making and its correlation with their caring behavior in teaching hospitals of Bandar Abbas in 2012.This research is a descriptive analytic study with intensive care unit nurses as its participants. A demographic and background questionnaire, a standard questionnaire of the nurses’ moral sensitivity, and a caring behavior questionnaire were used to collect information. Data were analyzed using SPSS16 software, descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman’s correlation.The mean score of the nurses’ moral sensitivity was 70.15 ± 6.90 (maximum score was 96 and minimum score was 49) that was moderate in 85.6% of the nurses. The mean score of the nurses’ caring behavior was 108.90 ± 10.62 (maximum score was 120 and minimum score was 69). There was no significant correlation between moral sensitivity and caring behavior scores, but both scores were significantly associated with the place where the nurses were working. The dimension of respect for patient autonomy had a significant relationship with participation in medical ethics seminars or workshops.The moral sensitivity of the nurses in this study was moderate and did not have a significant correlation with caring behavior scores. In view of the fact that nurses deal with serious situations in patient care that call for adequate ethical abilities for decision-making as well as good performance, it is necessary for them to be familiar with and sensitive to ethical issues related to their profession.
Narjes Hashmatifar, Mohadeseh Mohsenpour, Mohammadhasan Rakhshani,
Volume 7, Issue 1 (5-2014)
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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.
Navid Abolfathzadeh, Saharnaz Nejat, Fariba Asghari,
Volume 7, Issue 3 (9-2014)
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This study aims to develop a national questionnaire that measures the moral sensitivity of Iranian medical students. The questions were developed based on ethical vignettes in educational documents, the professional code of conduct in Tehran University of Medical Sciences and medical students’ workbooks in ethics course. A pilot study was conducted to evaluate the clarity and appropriateness of 7 primary questions. Next, 38 questions were reviewed for content and face validity by an expert panel including 7 expert teachers and 4 lay experts (medical students). In order to assess the reliability of the finalized 35 questions, a test-retest was conducted on 30 medical students with a 2 weeks interval. Through test-retest study, the median values of intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), Spearman and Kappa were calculated at 0.81, 0.65 and 0.53 respectively. The final version of this instrument consists of 24 scenarios, each presenting an ethical challenge, and has a Cronbach’s alpha reliability score of 0.67. The final questionnaire could be used as a valid and reliable research instrument to determine the moral sensitivity level of Iranian medical students. Another application for this instrument may be evaluation of the effectiveness of curricular reforms by longitudinal studies. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first context-specific instrument on moral sensitivity assessment in Iranian medical schools.
Tahereh Baloochi Beydokhti, Hamidreza Tolide-Ie, Ali Fathi, Mehdi Hoseini, Sedigheh Gohari Bahari,
Volume 7, Issue 3 (9-2014)
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Decision making is an important part of nurses’ responsibilities in providing clinical interventions for patients. Religion is among the moral factors that affect the performance and clinical decision making of nurses. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between religious orientation and moral sensitivity in the decision making process among nurses.This study was a cross-sectional, analytical research that was carried out on 170 nurses working in Gonabad hospitals. Subjects were selected by census, and data were collected using the Allport Religious Orientation Scale and the Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 16.In the present study, internal religious orientation mean was 36.39 ± 4.65, external religious orientation mean was 33.77 ± 6.89 and moral sensitivity mean was 159.21 ± 14.1, and therefore internal religious orientation was higher among the nursing staff. Moreover, Pearson's correlation test showed that there was a significant, positive relationship between internal religious orientation and moral sensitivity (P = 0.01, r = 0.17). Nevertheless, no significant relationship was found between external religious orientation and moral sensitivity (P = 0.86, r = - 0.01).Based on the findings of this study, it seems that authorities need to develop and implement strategies to educate nurses on morality and spirituality, since members of this profession play an important part in the health and well-being of the community.
Ali Sadrollahi, Zahra Khalili,
Volume 8, Issue 3 (9-2015)
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Moral sensitivity is an attribute that enables people to recognize moral conflicts, forms their perceptions of complex situations, and makes them aware of the ethical consequences of their decisions. Moral decision-making and identification of related motives is an integral part of the nursing profession. Many factors are involved in nurses’ sensitivity to professional ethics, and the present study aimed to survey professional moral sensitivity and associated factors among the nurses in West Golestan province of Iran.This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 2014 on 288 nurses employed in public health centers affiliated with West Golestan University of Medical Sciences through convenience sampling. Research instrument was a demographic data questionnaire and the Moral Sensitivity Scale for Nurses. Data were analyzed by SPSS 16. Descriptive statistics and a significance level of P<0.05 were used for data analysis.A total of 229 (79.5%) of the study subjects were female. The mean age of the study population was 31.2 ± 6.4 years, and their moral sensitivity score was 63.48 ± 13.9. The level of moral sensitivity was reported as low in 51 subjects (17.7%), moderate in 182 subjects (63/2%), and high in 53 subjects (18/4%). The highest rating pertained to application of professional knowledge (mean rank=4.83). Results of the Spearman correlation test showed a significant relationship between the nurses’age and their professional moral sensitivity (r=0.152, P=0.005). Moreover, the Mann-Whitney U test showed a significant difference between nurses’ professional moral sensitivity and history of participation in ethics workshops (P=0.001).The moral sensitivity of nurses in West Golestan province was established as moderate, indicating the importance of attention to professional ethics and raising nurses’ awareness of sensitive moral issues related to their profession.
Roghaye Mahdaviseresht, Foroozan Atashzadeh-Shoorideh, Fariba Borhani, Hmad Reza Baghestani,
Volume 8, Issue 3 (9-2015)
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Nurses nowadays are faced with complex moral problems, which put them in conditions where their proper performance may conflict with the values and beliefs of other health care providers. In such situations, maintaining commitment to patients requires considerable moral courage, and moral sensitivity can play a significant role in the development of moral courage. The present study was performed to investigate the correlation between moral courage and moral sensitivity of the nurses working in selected hospitals of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences.In this study, 260 nurses were selected by randomized sampling. Data were collected through a demographic questionnaire, the Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire by Han et al., and the Professional Moral Courage Scale by Sekerka et al. Content validity and face validity of the moral sensitivity questionnaire and moral courage scale were qualitatively investigated, and Cronbach's alpha was used for assessing their reliability. Data were analyzed by descriptive and analytic statistical tests using SPSS 21.The results indicated that the average score of nurses’ moral courage was 90.36 ± 10.56, and the highest moral courage pertained to the dimension of moral agent. The average score of the nurses’ moral sensitivity was 60.99 ± 17.78, and the highest moral sensitivity was observed in the dimension of respect for the patient. The statistical analysis indicated a positive correlation between moral courage and moral sensitivity (P < 0.05, r = 0.15). The subjects’ moral courage differed according to their age, work experience and employment type, but not according to their gender, marital status, education level and work shift. The results of the present study indicate that there is a positive and significant statistical correlation between moral courage and moral sensitivity. It seems that promoting nurses’ awareness of moral principles and increasing their moral sensitivity lead to the development of courageous moral behaviors in nurses.
Maryam Karimi Noghondar, Nasrin Tavakoli, Fariba Borhani, Mohaddeseh Mohsenpour,
Volume 8, Issue 5 (2-2016)
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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.
Niloofar Mikaeili, Mozaffar Ghaffari,
Volume 8, Issue 6 (3-2016)
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In treatment settings, where a wide range of personality and individual diversity is to be expected, psychological variables such as intelligence and empathy enhance nurses’ amenability and affect their moral sensitivity. The aim of this research was to investigate the relationship between nurses’ personal intelligence and empathy, and their moral sensitivity. This was a descriptive-analytic and correlational study conducted on a statistical sample of 250 nurses working in West Azerbaijan during 2015 selected by Cochran formula and cluster sampling. Mayer’s Personal Intelligence Scale, the Jefferson Scale of Empathy and Lutzen’s Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire were used for data collection. The data were analyzed by Pearson’s correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis. A positive relationship was found between nurses' moral sensitivity and the empathy variable (r = 0.279, P = 0.002), the subscale “forming models” (r = 0.411, P = 0.001) and the subscale “guiding choices” (r = 0.544, P = 0.001) of personal intelligence. The results of multi-variable correlation coefficient using the input method indicated that empathy and the subscales of personal intelligence influence nurses' moral sensitivity ( 0.374).
Adherence to professional ethics is among the main responsibilities of nurses. Our findings showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between empathy and the subscales of personal intelligence in nurses and their moral sensitivity. It is therefore necessary to increase the latter by enhancing nurses’ personal intelligence and empathy through group training.
Mansoureh Ashghali Farahani, Tahmine Salehi, Zahra Arab Ameri, Fatemeh Hajibabaee, Agha Fatemeh Hosseini, Fatemeh Ghaffari,
Volume 9, Issue 4 (10-2016)
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Empathy is a necessary condition for an effective nursing care. An empathetic relationship between nurse and patients leads to positive treatment outcomes and moral sensitivity among students in clinical and educational environments. This study was conducted in 2014 to determine the level of empathy among nursing students and its relationship with their demographic data. A cross-sectional study (Descriptive analysis) was undertaken using paper-based versions of the Jefferson Scale of nursing Empathy. By using stratified random sampling, 320 undergraduate students from the first to forth-year of their program in Tehran University of Medical Sciences were selected.
The result shows that participants reported good empathy levels, and the average of empathy score was 103 ±11. Empathy scores increased with increasing academic year. There was a significant relationship between sex and empathy. Students who did not passed the effective communication course scored higher than their counterparts. Empathy score increased with age, and older students recorded higher scores than their younger colleagues. Single and employed students recorded higher empathy scores than married and unemployed students.
There were no significant differences between the place of living (dormitory versus personal house), Interest in nursing education as well as their marks.
Regarding the relationship between empathy with students’ academic years, the finding offers insights into the importance of incorporating and promoting empathy in nursing curricula from the first year of training.
In addition, it is necessary to pay more attention to teaching empathy to male students.
Somayeh Mohammady, Fariba Borhani, Mostafa Roshanzadeh,
Volume 9, Issue 5 (1-2017)
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Nursing is an ethical profession and nurses are responsible for patient care. In providing healthcare services, patient right is an important issue to consider. However, not only the awareness the patient right is important but also moral sensitivity to ethical decision-making is crucial. This study aimed to determine the relationship between moral sensibility and attitude towards patients' rights. A descriptive-analytic study was used and 194 nurses working in intensive care units in hospitals affiliated to medical university of South Khorasan province were selected by convenience sampling method. The data collected through a questionnaire consisting of three parts: 1) demographics 2) the moral sensitivity questionnaire (Korean version), and 3) a questionnaire survey of nurses' attitudes towards the patients’ rights. Data collected by the software SPSS version 16, and were analyzed descriptive and analytical statistical tests.
The results showed that there is a significant direct relationship between average moral sensibility and nurses' attitudes towards patients’ rights (r= 0.6, P=0.03). The average nurse's ethical sensitivity has been reported 3.05±0.68 0f the total score (0-4). The average attitude towards the patients’ rights was 4 ± 0.8 of the total score (1-5). The relationship between moral sensitivity whit the years of service and age of the participants was significant (P<0.05). There was also a significant relationship between the attitudes of nurses towards patients' rights with gender and years of service (P<0.05). In conclusion it is necessary to provide more moral education to increase nurse’s moral sensitivity towards patients’ rights. It should be noted that due to the fact that moral sensitivity and attitude towards patients' rights increases with the number of years of service the article suggests that considering more experienced nurses in the teams would result a more morally sensitive care for the patients.
Zahra Tazakori, Zahra Etebari Asl, Miss Zahra Mohammadi, Khatereh Nemati,
Volume 11, Issue 0 (3-2018)
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Moral sensitivity is one of the most important factors in improving the quality of nursing cares and nurses' performance. This research aimed to determine the relationship between moral sensitivity and self- efficacy in operating room nurses affiliated to educational- therapeutic centers in Ardabil University of medical sciences. This descriptive-correlation study was carried out on a sample of 144 nurses of operating room by census method in 2017. Data were collected by using moral sensitivity standard questionnaire and clinical performance self- efficacy. Data were analyzed using statistical tests: Pearson correlation coefficient, independent t- test and one way ANOVA by SPSS15 software. The mean of nurses' age was 30±6.07 years old. The majority of nurses were female (%54) and majority of them were in operating room discipline (%59). The mean and standard deviation of moral sensitivity score was 87±11.00 and the total self-efficacy was 129±13.00. Pearson correlation coefficient showed a significant statistical correlation between self-efficacy score and moral sensitivity of nurses (P<0.0001, r=0.882). The results of this study showed that moral sensitivity and self-efficiency of operating room nurses is high. Furthermore, it seems that high moral sensitivity increases self-efficacy. However, moral sensitivity and self-efficacy of nurses can be improved by holding ethical and professional workshops.
Zohre Kohansal, Nosrat Avaznejad, Behnaz Bagherian, Faezeh Jahanpour,
Volume 11, Issue 0 (3-2018)
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Nurses need to be familiar with the ethical issues of nursing and its sensitivity to all communications and interventions with patients. This sensitivity as a basis for nursing ethics should be considered from the beginning of nursing education. This study aimed to investigate the moral sensitivity of nursing students of Bushehr University of Medical Sciences. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the ethical sensitivity of 73 nursing students using standard questionnaire of ethical sensitivity of nurses in decision-making. Its validity and reliability were confirmed in previous studies (α=0.8). Dimensions of the questionnaire were: amount of respect for patient independence, level of knowledge about the relationship with the patient, level of professional knowledge, experience of difficulties and ethical conflicts, and the use of ethical concepts in ethical decision-making, honesty and benevolence. 0-50 were considered as low moral sensitivity, 50-75 as moderate, and 75-100 as high. All nursing students of the third and eighth semester were enrolled in the census in 2016. The average students' moral sensitivity was moderate (68.15±13.99). The highest average was for "honesty and benevolence", and the least for "professional knowledge" and "the use of ethical concepts in moral decision-making". The average moral sensitivity of the eighth semester students was higher than the third semester. There was a significantly relationship between students' moral sensitivity and academic term (p=0.000). Low ethical sensitivity in nurses leads to inappropriate decision-making; therefore, appropriate educational programs should be considered to increase the moral sensitivity of nurses and nursing students from the beginning of education.
Elizeh Najd-Hossein Danesh, Haeideh Saberi, Shadi Jazayeri,
Volume 13, Issue 0 (3-2020)
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Moral sensitivity is one of the important criteria in the principles of professional ethics and psychology is the theme of some of its dimensions, thus the aim of this study was to explain meaning of moral sensitivity by emphasizing on its psychological dimensions from the perspective of operating room treatment staff. In this quantitative research, a semi-structured and in-depth interview was conducted with a total of 11 operating room treatment staff. Content analysis was carried out by Strauss and Corbin method. Output of the recent study includes three themes of environmental variables, individual and interpersonal events and problems, and the reciprocal rights of the patient and medical staff. Dimensions of moral sensitivity included degree of respect for the client's independence, level of awareness about how to communicate with the patient, level of professional knowledge, experience of moral problems and conflicts, use of ethical concepts in moral decisions, and honesty and benevolence. Our observations revealed difference between views of the staff from various dimensions of "moral sensitivity" with what is actually mentioned in the texts. To the extent that many of the interviewees perceived moral sensitivity as something that offends them personally.
Maasoumeh Barkhordari-Sharifabad, Seyedeh-Zahra Kaka-Tafti, Parnia Bastani, Farideh Mahmoudi-Hashemi,
Volume 15, Issue 1 (3-2022)
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Health care providers need moral sensitivity to provide effective ethical care Since spirituality is an integral part of morality, and spiritual intelligence is the basis of an individual's beliefs that affect his performance, this study was conducted to determine the role of spiritual intelligence in moral sensitivity of nursing students. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study that was conducted in 2021. The target population was nursing students studying in the first semester of 2021-2022 in Yazd, of which 153 people were selected by simple random sampling. In order to data gathering, questionnaire of King's spiritual intelligence and Lutzen's moral sensitivity was used. The validity and reliability of the instruments have been determined in previous research. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation, frequency distribution) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation test and T test) by SPSS software version 16. Results indicated the mean of moral sensitivity (64.24 ±10.46) and the mean of spiritual intelligence of nursing students (53.90 ±34.13) were moderate. There was no statistically significant relationship between spiritual intelligence and moral sensitivity (P=0.245). Therefore, it is necessary to conduct studies to investigate the mediating factors that may affect these variables for a better and deeper understanding.
Mostafa Ghasempour, Abbas Dadashzadeh, Majid Purabdollah, Fezeh Hoseini Lilab,
Volume 17, Issue 0 (12-2024)
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Moral sensitivity is a crucial attribute for pre-hospital emergency personnel, significantly impacting their ethical decision-making and patient care in urgent and often complex situations. Defined as the capacity to recognize ethical dilemmas and comprehend their implications, moral sensitivity empowers personnel to navigate challenges such as resource limitations, critical patient conditions, and the imperative for rapid, independent decision-making. This study aimed to evaluate the level of moral sensitivity among Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and identify key influencing factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023, encompassing 245 EMTs selected through cluster random sampling. Data were collected using the Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire (MSQ) and analyzed employing correlation tests and regression analysis. The findings revealed a mean moral sensitivity score of (39.45 ± 7.13) among participants, indicating a moderate-to-high level of ethical awareness. A significant correlation was observed between moral sensitivity and specific demographic and professional characteristics. Notably, work experience emerged as a key determinant (P < 0.001). Regression analysis further emphasized work experience (β = 0.08, P < 0.001) as a strong predictor, demonstrating that increased exposure to clinical and ethical challenges over time enhances moral sensitivity. Enhancing ethical sensitivity among pre-hospital emergency personnel is paramount to improving their ability to identify and address complex ethical challenges and deliver high-quality patient care. Given the unique demands of emergency situations, including time constraints, resource limitations, and the need for immediate action, it is crucial to equip personnel with the tools necessary to recognize and navigate ethical dilemmas. Implementing comprehensive training programs that emphasize ethical awareness and reasoning can empower EMTs to make more informed and empathetic decisions. Furthermore, cultivating a supportive organizational culture that prioritizes ethical performance and provides ongoing training can further enhance their confidence and competence in managing ethically sensitive situations.
Maryam Sina, Zahra Keshtkaran, Zinat Mohebbi, Naeimehossadat Asmarian,
Volume 17, Issue 0 (12-2024)
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Nurses, as the largest healthcare provider group, play a crucial role in patient care and treatment teams. To provide professional and appropriate care, nursing students must possess both clinical and moral competencies. Moral sensitivity, defined as the ability to recognize and understand moral situations, is paramount. It fosters trust and responsiveness to individual patient needs while equipping nurses to navigate ethical challenges within clinical settings. This study aimed to assess the moral sensitivity of nursing students and investigate its relationship with demographic characteristics. This descriptive-cross-sectional study involved 112 third- and fourth-year nursing students. Data were collected using demographic questionnaires and Lutzen's moral sensitivity scale. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 23, employing descriptive and analytical statistical tests. The highest mean score for moral sensitivity was observed in the area of "honesty in decision-making" (14.71 ± 6.25), while the lowest mean was found in the area of "professional knowledge" (3.70 ± 2.12). The overall mean score for moral sensitivity was 15.87 ± 8.54, indicating a moderate level. Analysis of the relationship between demographic variables, including age, GPA, gender, marital status, living situation, current semester, family financial status, and parental education, revealed a significant positive correlation between moral sensitivity and family economic status only in the area of "experience with moral issues" (P=0.046). The findings of this study underscore the critical need for the development and implementation of structured programs designed to enhance the moral sensitivity of nursing students. Furthermore, this study highlights the importance of considering influential social factors, such as economic conditions, in fostering moral experiences and strengthening ethical sensitivity.
Pooriya Samadzadehshahri, Reza Mohammadpourhodki, Zahra Delir,
Volume 17, Issue 0 (12-2024)
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Nursing students, as future healthcare professionals, must develop not only clinical competencies but also ethical competencies to deliver appropriate and professional care. Moral sensitivity is a critical aspect of professional competence, enabling nurses to recognize and respond sensitively to ethical situations as patient advocates. Consequently, fostering moral sensitivity should be prioritized from the beginning of nursing education to ensure quality care. This study aimed to examine the characteristics and effectiveness of educational interventions designed to improve the moral sensitivity of nursing students. In this systematic review, articles were retrieved using Persian and English keywords from international databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, as well as Persian databases such as SID and Magiran, from inception until October 2024. Keywords used in the search included "moral sensitivity," "ethical sensitivity," "nursing students," "ethics," and "moral sensitivity in nursing students." A total of 2,321 articles were identified in the initial search. References for each study were also manually reviewed. Based on inclusion criteria, experimental and quasi-experimental studies published in Persian and English focusing on effective interventions to improve the moral sensitivity of undergraduate nursing students were selected for analysis. Ultimately, six articles met the criteria for thorough review, and relevant data were extracted. Two researchers independently extracted the data and assessed the quality of the studies using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist. A total of 190 nursing students from six selected studies participated in the research, with 60% in intervention groups. The six educational interventions identified included:
- Two studies on nursing ethics workshops.
- A nursing ethics workshop conducted through a seminar.
- A motivational ethical education program.
- A virtual narrative ethics workshop.
- Problem-based learning.
However, the nursing ethics workshop conducted through a seminar was not effective in improving the moral sensitivity of nursing students. Evidence suggests that while the positive effects of educational interventions on the moral sensitivity of nursing students are limited, they are nonetheless encouraging. This review highlights various approaches to ethics education and moral sensitivity development. The findings can be utilized to enhance students' preparedness and ability to navigate ethically challenging work situations. However, further research is necessary to confirm the effectiveness of these interventions in fostering moral sensitivity among nursing students.
Fariba Borhani, Mariye Jenabi Ghods, Ladan Fattah Moghadam, Tahereh Gilvari, Amirreza Rafiei Javazm, Mahshad Naserpour, Mohammad Javad Hosseinabadi ‑farahani,
Volume 17, Issue 0 (12-2024)
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Moral sensitivity is a fundamental characteristic of professional ethics in nursing, significantly influencing patient care. This qualitative study aimed to explore the concept of moral sensitivity among psychiatric nurses. The study employed a qualitative approach using content analysis. Participants included 15 psychiatric nurses working at Razi Psychiatric Hospital in Iran, selected through purposive sampling based on defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. After obtaining ethical approval, data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and managed using MAXQDA software. Data analysis was conducted following Granheim and Lundman’s five-step method (2004), and the trustworthiness of the findings was ensured using Guba and Lincoln’s criteria. The findings revealed three main categories and six subcategories:
- Ethical Knowledge (comprising clinical experience and education, and professional development).
- Ethical and Legal Conflicts (including discrepancies between ethical principles and legal frameworks, and challenges in ethical decision-making within complex legal situations).
- Ethical Atmosphere (encompassing individual ethics and organizational ethics).
Based on these findings, it is recommended that these insights be integrated into nursing education, research, and management to enhance care for patients with psychiatric disorders.
