A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Nurses’ perceptions of professional dignity in hospital settings
Authors: Sabatino L, Kangasniemi M, Rocco G, Alvaro R, Stievano A
Publication year: 2016
Journal: Nursing Ethics
Volume: 23
Issue: 3
First page : 277
Last page: 293
Number of pages: 17
ISSN: 0969-7330
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0969733014564103
Abstract
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Conclusion:
The organizational environments under scrutiny with their low staffing levels, overload of work and hierarchical interactions did not promote respect for the dignity of nurses. To understand these professional values, it is pivotal to comprehend the role of different health professions in their cultural milieu and the evolution of the nursing profession in diverse countries.