Deontological aspects of the nursing profession: understanding the code of ethics

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

关键词: Ética;    Ética Profissional;    Código de Ética;    Deontologia;    Enfermagem;   

DOI  :  10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0565

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

ABSTRACTObjective: to investigate nursing professionals' understanding concerning the Code of Ethics; to assess the relevance of the Code of Ethics of the nursing profession and its use in practice; to identify how problem-solving is performed when facing ethical dilemmas in professional practice.Method: exploratory descriptive study, conducted with 34 (thirty-four) nursing professionals from a teaching hospital in João Pessoa, PB - Brazil.Results: four thematic categories emerged: conception of professional ethics in nursing practice; interpretations of ethics in the practice of care; use of the Code of Ethics in the professional practice; strategies for solving ethical issues in the professional practice.Final considerations: some of the nursing professionals comprehend the meaning coherently; others have a limited comprehension, based on jargon. Therefore, a deeper understanding of the text contained in this code is necessary so that it can be applied into practice, aiming to provide a quality care that is, above all, ethical and legal.

【 授权许可】

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