Table 2 Themes of ‘being faithful to the nature of caring’
From: Expert nurses’ coping strategies in ethically challenging situations: a qualitative study
Themes | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
1. Self-monitoring of ethical insensitivity | (1) Awareness of human dignity (2) Self-reflecting (3) Ethical questioning |
2. Maintaining honesty | (1) Adhering to the principles and standards of nursing practice (2) Internalizing honesty |
3. Actively acting as an advocate | (1) Expressing oneself regarding the treatment or erroneous situation (2) Being a mediator |