Introduction: Since observance of ethical consideration is an important factor in improving performance of the nurses in providing appropriate cares, this study aimed to investigate moral sensitivity of nurses in Shahid Madani hospital of Khorramabad in 2017 spring. Methods: The current research was a descriptive-analytic cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 200 nurses who were select...

The nature of the nursing profession is such that the ability to be sensitive to ethical issues is very important. Whereas being in a clinical setting as a nurse and in an educational setting as a nursing student can each affect professional ethics in some way; Therefore, this study was conducted to compare the moral sensitivity of nurses and nursing students of Shahid Sadoughi University of Me...

Moral sensitivity is the first step in making a moral decision and taking a moral judgment. An effort to promote nurses' moral sensitivity, education of ethical concepts, and using appropriate approaches to teaching ethics is still under discussion. Thus, this study was conducted to determine the effect of virtual teaching of ethical principles through narrative method on the ethical sensitivit...

In treatment settings, where a wide range of personality and individual diversity is to be expected, psychological variables such as intelligence and empathy enhance nurses’ amenability and affect their moral sensitivity. The aim of this research was to investigate the relationship between nurses’ personal intelligence and empathy, and their moral sensitivity. This was a descriptive-analytic an...

Moral sensitivity is one of the important criteria in the principles of professional ethics and psychology is the theme of some of its dimensions, thus the aim of this study was to explain meaning of moral sensitivity by emphasizing on its psychological dimensions from the perspective of operating room treatment staff. In this quantitative research, a semi-structured and in-depth interview was ...

Decision making is an important part of nurses’ responsibilities in providing clinical interventions for patients. Religion is among the moral factors that affect the performance and clinical decision making of nurses. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between religious orientation and moral sensitivity in the decision making process among nurses.This study was a cross-sec...

Nursing is an ethical profession and nurses are responsible for patient care. In providing healthcare services, patient right is an important issue to consider. However, not only the awareness the patient right is important but also moral sensitivity to ethical decision-making is crucial. This study aimed to determine the relationship between moral sensibility and attitude towards patients' rig...