The relationship between moral distress, ethical climate, and attitudes towards care of a dying neonate among NICU nurses

Author:

Rezaei Zeinab,Nematollahi Monirsadat,Asadi Neda

Abstract

Abstract Background Nurses working in neonatal intensive care units play a crucial role in providing care to critically ill or premature neonates. However, is not without its challenges, particularly when it comes to making difficult ethical decisions about end-of-life care. In some cases, neonates do not survive despite the best efforts of medical professionals. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between moral distress, ethical climate, and attitudes towards end-of-life care among nurses working in neonatal intensive care units. Methods This is a descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study (May 21, 2021).The research population included 126 nurses working in neonatal intensive care units in Kerman province (Kerman, Jiroft, Bam, and Rafsanjan). Data collection tools included four questionnaires: demographic information, the Frommelt Attitudes towards Care of the Dying (FATCOD), the Hospital Ethical Climate Survey, and the Moral Distress Scale. SPSS22 was used to analyze the data. Results The results revealed that the mean frequency and intensity of moral distress were 44.42 ± 17.67 and 49.45 ± 17.11, respectively. The mean ethical climate was 92.21 ± 17.52 and the FATCOD was 89.75 ± 9.08, indicating NICU nurses’ positive perceptions of ethical climate and their favorable attitudes towards EOL care, respectively. The results showed a direct and significant relationship between ethical climate and the FATCOD (P = 0.003, r = 0.26). Discussion We suggest policymakers and managers design strategies for better ethical climate in hospitals and reduction of moral distress among nurses.

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

General Nursing

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