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Factors Affecting Professional Ethics in Nursing Practice in Iran: A Qualitative Study Publisher Pubmed



Dehghani A1 ; Mosalanejad L1 ; Dehghannayeri N2
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  1. 1. Mental Health Department, Nursing and Paramedical School, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
  2. 2. Nursing Management Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: BMC Medical Ethics Published:2015


Abstract

Background: Professional ethics refers to the use of logical and consistent communication, knowledge, clinical skills, emotions and values in nursing practice. This study aimed to explore and describe factors that affect professional ethics in nursing practice in Iran. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using conventional content analysis approach. Thirty nurses with at least 5 years of experience participated in the study; they were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: After encoding and classifying the data, five major categories were identified: individual character and responsibility, communication challenges, organizational preconditions, support systems, educational and cultural development. Conclusions: Awareness of professional ethics and its contributing factors could help nurses and healthcare professionals provide better services for patients. At the same time, such understanding would be valuable for educational administrators for effective planning and management. © 2015 Dehghani et al.
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