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KMID : 0614820060120010131
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2006 Volume.12 No. 1 p.131 ~ p.139
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A Study on the Degree of Moral Distress of Nurses in a City
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Yoo Myung-Sook
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was carried out to understand the degree of moral distress of nurses and to provide scientific data for searching measures to efficiently manage their moral distress.
Method: The survey was conducted with 302 nurses at the general hospital in City D by using the self-report type of questionnaire composed of 66 questions of 5-point Likert scale in four dimensions.
Result: The mean scores of moral distress of nurses showed higher than average in all four dimensions: of 150 in the situational dimension, of 90 in the cognitive dimension, of 25 in the behavioral dimension, and of 65 in the emotional dimension. In addition, moral stress of each factor in the situational area showed in negative medical behavior, in lack of respect for autonomy of patients, excessive economic burden , in irrational organizational administration and in negative nursing behavior.
Conclusion: It is necessary to develop the intervention program to help nurses to reduce their moral distress since its degree showed considerably high.
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KEYWORD
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Moral distress, Nursing ethics
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