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Relationships Of Moral Distress Among Interprofessional Icu Teams, Heather Vincent
Relationships Of Moral Distress Among Interprofessional Icu Teams, Heather Vincent
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Background: Moral distress is the psychological response to knowing the right action required by a healthcare professional but being unable to act upon the right course of action due to internal, external, and institutional constraints.
Purpose: The study investigated: 1. the level of moral distress among interprofessional healthcare providers working in four ICUs of a single academic hospital as measured by the 21-item Moral Distress Scale-Revised (MDS-R), 2. the differences in moral distress among interprofessional healthcare providers based on demographic characteristics and rankings of clinical scenario on the MDS-R.
Method: Descriptive, cross-sectional design using survey methodology.
Outcomes: Significant differences in …