Escape from the diffusion of responsibility: Review findings for building ethical practice in nursing

Abstract

The diffusion of responsibility occurs commonly in nursing, resulting in nurses who fail to recognize or take responsibility for unethical practices. This narrative review helps nurses to be more accountable by bridging a gap in nursing literature. Seminal examples from Milgram and Zimbardo are discussed and applied to nursing settings.

Authors

Scott S. Christensen

Author Details

Scott S. Christensen, DNP, MBA, APRN, ACNP-BC, Nursing Administration

Sigma Membership

Gamma Rho

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Diffusion of Responsibility, Ethics, Groupthink

Recommended Citation

Christensen, Scott S., "Escape from the diffusion of responsibility: Review findings for building ethical practice in nursing" (2019). INRC (Congress). 176.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/posters_2019/176

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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