Table 2 Major themes and subthemes of nurses` moral distress in long-term care of older adults
Major themes | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
Advocating | Good dying Symptom management |
Defense mechanisms | Coping Spirituality |
Care burden | Futile care Emotional work Powerlessness |
Relationship | Relationship between patient and family Relationship with healthcare team Relationship with institution |
Organizational issues | Inadequate staffing Inadequate training, preparation, education, or mentoring Workload and Support |