Psychometric properties of instruments measuring ethical climate among healthcare professionals in care settings pre-pandemic: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The ethical climate in healthcare is part of the work environment and a basis for professional nursing practice. The ethical climate is crucial as it is closely associated with staff job satisfaction, the quality-of-care provision, and nurses' intention to stay in their current occupation and position. Even though several instruments assessing ethical climate in healthcare have been developed over the years, their psychometric properties have not been systematically reviewed.

Objectives

This study was conducted to identify and critically appraise the psychometric properties of instruments used to measure the ethical climate among healthcare professionals in care settings prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

A systematic review was performed, covering pap

SUBMITTER: Bjork S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12506347 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature