“We are not heroes”: Examining nurses' experiences of moral distress during Covid-19

IF 1.9 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2024.11.021

Natasha Ansari PhD, MSN/Ed, RN, CNE , Rebecca Wilson PhD, RN , Echo Warner PhD, MPH , Lisa Taylor-Swanson PhD, MAcOM, LAc, Dipl.OM , Jake Van Epps PhD , Eli Iacob PhD, MSCI, MSTAT , Katherine Supiano PhD, LCSW, FT, FGSA, APHSW-C

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Abstract

Background

Moral distress, exacerbated by the global COVID-19 pandemic, has emerged as a critical concern affecting nurses across varying experience levels and healthcare settings.

Method

Part of a bigger mixed methods design, the study engaged 216 participants in online surveys measuring moral distress, resiliency, and team dynamics in Fall 2023. Qualitative insights are the focus for this manuscript and were gathered through purposefully sampled video interviews with 28 nurses.

Results

Interviews offered nuanced perspectives on the pervasive effects of moral distress during the pandemic and suggested targeted interventions. Participants emphasized the urgent need for educational programs and strategies to enhance team dynamics within the specific challenges presented by the pandemic.

Conclusion

This study highlights the urgency of addressing moral distress in nursing education and practice. Findings support an urgent and substantive revision of current nursing curriculum to better prepare nursing students for the real challenges encountered in the healthcare setting.

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"我们不是英雄研究护士在 Covid-19 期间的精神压力体验

全球COVID-19大流行加剧了道德困境，这已经成为影响不同经验水平和医疗环境护士的一个关键问题。作为一个更大的混合方法设计的一部分，该研究在2023年秋季对216名参与者进行了在线调查，测量道德压力、弹性和团队动态。定性的见解是本手稿的重点，并通过有目的地抽样视频采访28名护士收集。访谈提供了关于大流行期间道德困扰普遍影响的细致视角，并提出了有针对性的干预措施。与会者强调，迫切需要制定教育方案和战略，以便在大流行病带来的具体挑战中加强团队动力。结论本研究强调了在护理教育和实践中解决道德困境的紧迫性。研究结果支持当前护理课程的紧急和实质性修订，以更好地为护理学生在医疗保健环境中遇到的真正挑战做好准备。

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来源期刊

Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty