Perceptions and experiences of female nurses when confronted with expressing a conscientious objection towards end-of-life care in Greece.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Conscientious objection in nursing has been a topic of much discussion in recent years. Healthcare providers' conscientious objection has been included in Greek legislation. However, little is known about the real experiences of nurses who want to apply conscientious objections in their practice. This study aimed to contribute to filling that gap.

Methods

This qualitative study was conducted with eighteen experienced female nurses. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth qualitative interviews conducted with purposively selected nurses during the period from October 2019 to January 2020. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. The ethical principles of anonymity, voluntary participation and confidentiality were considered.

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SUBMITTER: Voultsos P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10563366 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature