Ethical dilemmas and decision-making in emergency and critical care nursing in Western Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia: a multi-method qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ethical dilemmas in emergency and critical care nursing often involve complex decision-making that impacts patient outcomes, emotional well-being of healthcare providers, and team dynamics. Understanding these dilemmas and the decision-making processes involved is crucial for improving nursing practices and patient outcomes in this context.

Objective

This study aims to explore the ethical dilemmas and decision-making processes of emergency and critical care nurses, using the Four Box. Method ethical decision-making framework.

Methods

A multi-method qualitative approach was employed, incorporating in-depth individual interviews (IDI), focus group discussions (FGD), and case studies to capture diverse perspectives. Data were collected from 28 nurses working i

SUBMITTER: Afenigus AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11924746 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature