Spiritual/Religious Orientation and Moral Distress in Pulmonary Care Nurses: An Exploration of Ethical Norms, Moral Agency and Moral Resilience

Authors

Kristiina Hyrkas, Maine Medical CenterFollow
Myrna Koonce, Maine Medical Center

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Description

Introduction

• Nurses who provide care which they perceive as increasing suffering often experience moral distress (MD).

• Response to MD is a key factor in nurse wellbeing and retention, and is widely studied in nurses.

• Less research exists on foundations of moral belief and practice among nurses.

Publication Date

2021

Publisher

Maine Medical Center

City

Portland, Maine

Keywords

Spirituality, Religion, Pulmonary Care, Nursing, Compassion, Honesty

Disciplines

Nursing

Recommended Citation

Hyrkas, Kristiina and Koonce, Myrna, "Spiritual/Religious Orientation and Moral Distress in Pulmonary Care Nurses: An Exploration of Ethical Norms, Moral Agency and Moral Resilience" (2021). Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2021. 44.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/lambrew-retreat-2021/44