Factors hindering initiation of ethical consultations by nurses at St. Lukes Hospital in Zomba district

Ethical problems continue to rise as nurses provide care to patients in health institutions. However findings have shown that most nurse despite having the necessary knowledge and experience in solving ethical problems. they are rarely seen involved in solving these problems. As such patients who...

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Main Author: Salima, Francis
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Language:English
Published: Kamuzu University of Health Sciences 2022
Online Access:http://nkhokwe.kuhes.ac.mw/handle/20.500.12845/361
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description Ethical problems continue to rise as nurses provide care to patients in health institutions. However findings have shown that most nurse despite having the necessary knowledge and experience in solving ethical problems. they are rarely seen involved in solving these problems. As such patients who have ethical problems continue to suffer in silence. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that hinder nurses initiating ethics consultation with a view of making recommendations that would improve patient care, by empowering nurses to participate in matters concerning ethical dilemmas. Specifically study was done to asses nurses knowledge and experience on ethics consultation. to determine common ethical and issues encountered and to identify factors that hinder nurses in initiating consultations when faced with ethical problems. This research was done at St Lukes Hospital. A qualitative design used on a sample of ten participants who are qualified nurses recruited using convenience sampling method. An in-depth interview guide was used as data collection tool and data was analyzed manually using content Feedback received from the participants further shows that the knowledge that is obtained from the nursing college is missing some elements which is contributing to lack of utilization when they graduate from colleges and start work. The findings also suggest some hindering factors that are related to the negative perception of participants towards ethics problem solving. "The findings will enlighten the relevant authorities to put in place the necessary mechanisms that will enhance ethics consultation.
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spelling oai:nkhokwe.kuhes.ac.mw:20.500.12845-3612023-03-12T00:07:16Z Factors hindering initiation of ethical consultations by nurses at St. Lukes Hospital in Zomba district Salima, Francis Ethical problems continue to rise as nurses provide care to patients in health institutions. However findings have shown that most nurse despite having the necessary knowledge and experience in solving ethical problems. they are rarely seen involved in solving these problems. As such patients who have ethical problems continue to suffer in silence. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that hinder nurses initiating ethics consultation with a view of making recommendations that would improve patient care, by empowering nurses to participate in matters concerning ethical dilemmas. Specifically study was done to asses nurses knowledge and experience on ethics consultation. to determine common ethical and issues encountered and to identify factors that hinder nurses in initiating consultations when faced with ethical problems. This research was done at St Lukes Hospital. A qualitative design used on a sample of ten participants who are qualified nurses recruited using convenience sampling method. An in-depth interview guide was used as data collection tool and data was analyzed manually using content Feedback received from the participants further shows that the knowledge that is obtained from the nursing college is missing some elements which is contributing to lack of utilization when they graduate from colleges and start work. The findings also suggest some hindering factors that are related to the negative perception of participants towards ethics problem solving. "The findings will enlighten the relevant authorities to put in place the necessary mechanisms that will enhance ethics consultation. 2022-04-01T12:47:13Z 2022-04-01T12:47:13Z 2010-11-01 Other http://nkhokwe.kuhes.ac.mw/handle/20.500.12845/361 en application/pdf Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
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