Respect, equality, and recognition in practice: a qualitative analysis of nurses' workplace dignity in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Workplace dignity is a fundamental ethical concern in nursing, directly related to professional identity, human rights, and the moral foundations of care. Despite increasing global attention, few qualitative studies have explored how nurses themselves perceive and articulate workplace dignity, particularly within sociocultural contexts marked by rapid healthcare transformation.

Methods

This qualitative study was conducted in January 2025 at a tertiary hospital in Hangzhou, China. Sixteen registered nurses were recruited through purposive sampling and interviewed using semi-structured face-to-face interviews. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's method.

Results

Nurses described workplace dignity as a subjective experience shaped by respect, equality, and reco

SUBMITTER: Feng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12532954 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature