The severity of moral distress in nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Nader Salari · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Shamarina Shohaimi · Universiti Putra Malaysia

Behnam Khaledi‐Paveh · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Mohsen Kazeminia · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Mohammad-Rafi Bazrafshan · Islamic Azad University, Larestan Branch

Masoud Mohammadi · Gerash University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

The results of this study showed that the frequency and severity of moral distress in nurses are high and are a serious problem in nurses. Therefore, policymakers in this field should consider its role in the health of nurses and patients.

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Ethics in medical practice Patient Dignity and Privacy Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues

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Published in: Philosophy Ethics and Humanities in Medicine

Volume 17, Issue 1, pp. 13-13

DOI: 10.1186/s13010-022-00126-0

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The severity of moral distress in nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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