Perceived ethical values by Iranian nurses

Nursing, a scientific and practical discipline, faces continuing challenges of finding new direction in order to decipher its core values and develop current ethical codes for nursing practice. In 2009–10, 28 nurses were purposely selected and interviewed using a semi-structured format in focus grou...

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Main Author: Shahriari, Mohsen (Author)
Contributors: Mohammadi, Eesa ; Abbaszadeh, Abbas ; Bahrami, Masoud ; Fooladi, Marjaneh M
Format: Electronic Review
Language:English
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Published: 2012
In: Nursing ethics
Year: 2012, Volume: 19, Issue: 1, Pages: 30-44
Further subjects:B Nursing Ethics
B Book review
B Iran
B Qualitative Study
B nursing values
B ethical values
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Summary:Nursing, a scientific and practical discipline, faces continuing challenges of finding new direction in order to decipher its core values and develop current ethical codes for nursing practice. In 2009–10, 28 nurses were purposely selected and interviewed using a semi-structured format in focus groups and individually. Thematic Content Analysis helped explore the perception of Iranian nurses on ethical values in patient care. Seven major themes emerged: respect for dignity, professional integrity, professional commitment, developing human relationships, justice, honesty, and promoting individuals and the nursing profession. Iranian nurses revealed a unique and culture-based set of ethical values. This study found that Iranian nurses place a greater emphasis on preserving the dignity of those accompanying the patient and in showing regard for patients' religious beliefs in a gender appropriate environment.
ISSN:1477-0989
Contains:Enthalten in: Nursing ethics
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/0969733011408169