Strategies to promote a positive ethical climate from the perspective of hospital nurses

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12957/reuerj.2023.71003

Keywords:

Nurses, Hospitals, Workplace, Working Conditions, Education, Ethics

Abstract

Objective: to analyze strategies for promoting a positive ethical climate from the perspective of hospital nurses. Method: qualitative and descriptive exploratory study, carried out with 182 nurses from a university hospital in southern Brazil. Data collection occurred through a sociodemographic and employment questionnaire and an open question about strategies for promoting a positive ethical climate. The data was organized using the Atlas TI 8.0 software, version 2019, and thematic analysis of the data was applied. It received approval from the Research Ethics Committee of the institution involved. Results: the macro category “Work organization” listed items on team relationships, management, continuing education and working conditions. The macro category “Ethical dimension of work” referred to demands, personal and professional values, expression and moral sensitivity. Conclusion: strategies for better working conditions and organization, as well as the treatment of ethical issues and interpersonal relationships promote a positive ethical climate.

Author Biographies

Graziele de Lima Dalmolin, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Doutora em Enfermagem. Professora do Departamento de Enfermagem. Universidade Federal de Santa Maria.

Taís Carpes Lanes, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Professora Substituta de Enfermagem. Doutoranda em Enfermagem. Universidade Federal de Santa Maria.

Mariane Buligon Facin, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Enfermeira. Departamento de Enfermagem. Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Thais Costa Schutz, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Mestre em Enfermagem. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem. Universidade Federal de Santa Maria.

Rafaela Andolhe, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Doutora em Enfermagem. Professora do Departamento de Enfermagem. Universidade Federal de Santa Maria.

Flávia Regina Souza Ramos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Doutora em Enfermagem. Professora do Departamento de Enfermagem. Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina,

Published

2023-12-12

How to Cite

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Dalmolin G de L, Lanes C, Facin MB, Schutz TC, Andolhe R, Ramos FRS. Strategies to promote a positive ethical climate from the perspective of hospital nurses. Rev. enferm. UERJ [Internet]. 2023 Dec. 12 [cited 2025 May 1];31(1):e71003. Available from: https://www.e-publicacoes.uerj.br/enfermagemuerj/article/view/71003

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