Outcomes of professional misconduct by nurses: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Professional misconduct by nurses is a critical challenge in providing safe quality care, which can lead to devastating and extensive outcomes. Explaining the experiences of clinical nurses and nursing managers in this regard using an in-depth qualitative method can be beneficial. This study was conducted with the aim of explaining the experiences of nurses regarding the outcomes of professional misconduct.

Methods

The present study used a qualitative descriptive with a conventional content analysis approach. A total of 22 clinical nurses and nursing managers were selected through purposive sampling until data saturation was reached. Data were collected using semi-structured in-depth interviews and analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman's approach.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Varaei S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10962125 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature