The Effect on Ethical Sensitivity of Compassion Level in Nurses

Kumsar A. K., POLAT Ş., Yilmaz F. T.

ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE, vol.18, no.5, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.29333/ejgm/11011
  • Journal Name: ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Keywords: compassion, compassion fatigue, ethics, ethical sensitivity, nurse, QUALITY-OF-LIFE, FATIGUE, SATISFACTION
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Introduction: Nurses should have sufficient knowledge and skills for care, and they are also expected to be able to provide compassionate care and fulfill ethical principles. In fact, a decrease in compassion may lead to a decrease in the importance given to ethical values.