TITLE:
An Ethical Practice Intervention Program for Pediatric Nurses with Varied Nursing Experience
AUTHORS:
Naomi Matsumori
KEYWORDS:
Ethical Nursing Practice, Nursing Education, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatric Patient Care
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Nursing,
Vol.10 No.4,
April
27,
2020
ABSTRACT: Aim: This study aimed to elucidate experience-related differences in the impact of an intervention program promoting ethical nursing practices among pediatric nurses with 0 - 5 years’ experience in varying settings. Methods: The pediatric nursing care model, defining 24 elements of pediatric nursing practice, was developed to educate nurses with pediatric nursing experience only, as well as those with experience in other settings, on ethical nursing practices toward pediatric patients and their families. Participants’ level of knowledge and frequency of application of these practices were assessed before, directly after and two months after the intervention, with a final follow-up three months post-intervention. Results: Results showed that among those who have experience in nursing areas other than pediatrics, the frequency of practicing items related to children’s rights and dignity significantly increased (p Conclusions: Participants showed an increased awareness of issues related to ethical pediatric nursing practice for patients’ and their parents.