Nurses' perception of troubled conscience in intensive care units: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Troubled conscience results from the lack of attention to the voice of conscience. Regarding the fact that ICU healthcare workers are constantly faced with stressful and challenging situations, they often experience a troubled conscience.

Aim

This study aimed to explain the factors leading to troubled conscience and identify the consequences of troubled conscience among ICU nurses.

Methods

Qualitative content analysis was used to answer the research question. A total of 18 ICU nurses were selected to participate in this study using purposive sampling. Data were collected using face-to-face, semi-structured interviews.

Findings

Four categories of "carelessness", "contextual challenges", "non-supportive and unpredictable structure" and "whirlpool of tr

SUBMITTER: Cheraghi MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11340055 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature