Abstract

Using a purposeful sample of 223 healthcare professionals working in four ICUs, this study examines the relationships of moral distress among interprofessional ICU teams. Moral distress was found among all professional roles with significant differences seen between direct and indirect healthcare providers.

Author Details

Heather E. Vincent, PhD, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Interprofessional Team, Moral Distress, Team Communication

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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Relationships of moral distress among interprofessional healthcare providers in four ICU’s

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Using a purposeful sample of 223 healthcare professionals working in four ICUs, this study examines the relationships of moral distress among interprofessional ICU teams. Moral distress was found among all professional roles with significant differences seen between direct and indirect healthcare providers.