Ethical Challenges of Nurses in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Patients: A Qualitative Study.

Background and Objectives: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one of the most crucial life-saving measures for medical staff facing ethical challenges. Nurses are pioneers in the field of CPR care and treatment operations. This study aimed to explain the ethical challenges faced by nurses caring...

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Publicado en:Health, Spirituality & Medical Ethics Journal Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 107 - 115
Autores principales: Shahrodi, Mohadeseh, Yousefi, Mohammadreza, Dolati, Elahe, Okhli, Atiyeh, Jafarnejad, Maryam
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Publicado: Qom University of Medical Sciences Jun2026
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          Shahrodi, Mohadeseh
          Yousefi, Mohammadreza
          Dolati, Elahe
          Okhli, Atiyeh
          Jafarnejad, Maryam
        affil: Department of Nursing, GKM.C, Islamic Azad University, Gonbad Kavos, Iran
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          Heart Arrest Therapy
          Resuscitation, Cardiopulmonary Nursing
          Resuscitation, Cardiopulmonary Ethical Issues
          Ethics, Nursing
          Nursing Staff, Hospital Ethical Issues
          Nurse Attitudes Evaluation
          Work Experiences Evaluation
          Human
          Qualitative Studies
          Cardiac Patients
          Thematic Analysis
          Phenomenological Research
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Content Analysis
          Religion and Religions
          Culture
          Nurse-Patient Relations
          Professional-Family Relations
          Multidisciplinary Care Team
          Government Regulations
          Ethical Dilemmas
          Purposive Sample
          Academic Medical Centers
          Iran
          Interviews
          Adult
          Middle Age
          Male
          Female
          Field Notes
          Audiorecording
          Descriptive Statistics
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
          Male
          Female
      ab: Background and Objectives: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one of the most crucial life-saving measures for medical staff facing ethical challenges. Nurses are pioneers in the field of CPR care and treatment operations. This study aimed to explain the ethical challenges faced by nurses caring for patients undergoing CPR. Methods: This qualitative research was conducted using a phenomenological approach, with purposeful sampling and data saturation, with 12 nurses who met the criteria for participation. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using content analysis. Results: The mean age of the participants was 34.91, and seven were men, and five were women. Content analysis led to the discovery of four main themes and ten subcategories: 1) religious and cultural dimensions, 2) patient and family dimensions, 3) personal and human dimensions, and 4) scientific dimensions, team therapy, and regulations. Conclusion: The principle of not harming a patient with no hope of survival can be emphasized as an ethical principle by relevant authorities. Additionally, paying attention to nurses' emotions and ethical conflicts can be effective in reducing burnout.
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