Moral distress in perinatal nurses
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Esra Bukecik, MSN, The Department of Obstetric and Gynecology Nursing, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey; Ilknur Atasever; Gulten Koc, PhD, The Department of Obstetry and Gynecology Nursing, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
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Moral distress is the psychological inconsistency and negative feeling experienced by professionals when they make a moral decision, but are unable to perform the action stipulated by their decision.
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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| Keywords | Perinatological Nursing; Ethical Dilemmas; Moral Distress |
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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