Epistemic Injustice and Nurse Moral Distress: Perspective for Policy Development

The focus of this article is epistemic injustice as an underlying explanation for the lack of communication associated with moral distress in frontline nurses who provide end-of-life care. Improvements in interprofessional collaboration and communication in this challenging area of practice are need...

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Published inNursing science quarterly Vol. 28; no. 3; p. 241
Main Authors Reed, Pamela G, Rishel, Cindy J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2015
Subjects
Health Policy
Humans
Morale
Nursing Staff - psychology
Stress, Psychological
Terminal Care
end-of-life
epistemic injustice
moral distress
frontline nurses
interprofessional communication
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Summary:The focus of this article is epistemic injustice as an underlying explanation for the lack of communication associated with moral distress in frontline nurses who provide end-of-life care. Improvements in interprofessional collaboration and communication in this challenging area of practice are needed, as supported by research on moral distress and related studies. Policy development that addresses interprofessional practice inclusive of all healthcare providers, particularly frontline nurses, in deliberations about end-of-life treatment deliberations and decisions is proposed.
ISSN:1552-7409
DOI:10.1177/0894318415585634