JOURNAL ARTICLE

The impact of moral injury – what it means and why it matters: When nurses are forced to make care decisions that go against their values, the conflict of conscience can take an emotional toll.

  • Published In: Nursing Standard, 2023, v. 38, n. 4. P. 25 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Allen, Daniel 3 of 3

Abstract

The concepts of moral injury and moral distress came to the fore in nursing during the COVID pandemic when, says mental health nurse researcher Emily Wood, healthcare professionals were being placed in difficult circumstances. They were, for example, making decisions about which of the sickest patients could be admitted to a limited number of intensive care beds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Nursing Standard. 2023/04, Vol. 38, Issue 4, p25
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Life Sciences
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0029-6570
  • DOI:10.7748/ns.38.4.25.s14
  • Accession Number:173147755
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