Ethical behavior of nurses in the opinion of parents of hospitalized children
Journal Title: Pielęgniarstwo XXI wieku - Year 2013, Vol 12, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction. Adherence of professional ethics rules is crucial in shaping of ethical behavior of nurses. Among the basic ethics rules, which are considered in literature, we have the principle of respect for person, beneficence, justice, selflessness, responsibility and confidentiality. Good ethical behave of pediatric nurse influences on the child adaptation to new condition during the hospitalization and correct course of the process largely. Aim. Assessment of ethical behaves of pediatric nurses by the parents of hospitalized children. Material and method. The study was conducted among 131 parents/guardian of children treated in two hospitals in Lodz in 2007: in the Clinical Hospital No. 4 of Medical University and in the Institute of Polish Mother's Health Center. The study used a questionnaire of own design. Test chi² with Pearson correlation index determination was used for statistical analysis of the results. Results. Most parents/carers have trusted the actions of nurses connected with treatment, care and diagnosis. Most valued features of the nurses were nice behave to the patient, patience, forbearance, high expertise. Parents/carers note neglects in the work of nurses such as lack of time for the patients, the wrong behave to them, indiscretion, aversion to work. If the education of parents/carers is higher and age is older, the assessment on practicing nurses is more critical. Generally, about 55% of respondents assessed positively the work of nurses; about 45% had negative opinions.
Authors and Affiliations
Emilia Paszkiewicz-Mes, Jadwiga Mielczarek, Agnieszka Głowacka, Beata Brosowska
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