Ethical Crossroads in Nursing Education

NCT06254222 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: ETHICAL12345
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 224
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In conclusion, understanding the variables influencing ethical decision-making among nursing students is crucial for developing interventions to minimize moral distress and promoting their ability to cope with ethical issues and dilemmas. While acknowledging the existence of ethical challenges, it is noteworthy that there is a dearth of studies investigating the intricate relationship between ethical sensitivity and the development of professional identity among nursing students. This research aims to fill this gap, advancing our understanding and providing valuable insights for shaping effective educational practices. In this improvement, the research problem is clearly stated: the need to explore the relationship between ethical sensitivity and professional identity among nursing students, with a call for further research to bridge the existing gap. In light of the identified research gap regarding the correlation between ethical sensitivity and the development of professional identity among nursing students, this study seeks to answer the following question: How does ethical sensitivity influence the formation of professional identity in nursing students within the context of contemporary healthcare environments, characterized by evolving technology and complex health systems?

Conditions

Ethics, Narrative; Professional Identity Formation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire

  This version was modified by Comrie (2012) to measure the moral sensitivity of student nurses (MMSQSN). According to Comrie, determining the level of ethical sensitivity of student nurses can identify what nursing education programs should do to develop ethical sensitivity. Comrie studied the validity and reliability of the MMSQSN using 250 undergraduate and postgraduate student nurses at a midwestern university. Cronbach's alpha was .64. The MMSQSN is a 7-point Likert type scale that includes 30 items. Statements in the scale are assigned a score between 1 (I completely disagree) and 7 (I completely agree).

  through study completion, an average of 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Professional Identity Questionnaire

  through study completion, an average of 6 months

Interventions

No intervention OTHER

No intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Nursing students from all levels

You may qualify if:

• \- Participants will be recruited from diverse online communities, including platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram. The decision to utilize these social media channels is based on their extensive usage within the target population, ensuring effective outreach and active participation. The undergraduate nursing students at the college are expected to establish dedicated social media groups for each academic level.

You may not qualify if:

• Students not from nursing background education

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Mansoura University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Nursing

Al Mansurah, Dakhlyia, 35511, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Narration; Social Identification

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Communication; Behavior; Social Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 3, 2024
• First Posted: February 12, 2024
• Study Start: February 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: April 10, 2024
• Study Completion: June 1, 2024
• Last Updated: February 12, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)