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Understanding physicians’ moral distress in the Covid 19 pandemic

Selin KESKİN KIZILTEPE
Asli KURTGÖZ
Pages
958–965
Publication Date
2022-10-29
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In the light of the results of our study, the moral distress experienced by physicians has been exacerbated due to the increase in the factors causing moral distress to be during the pandemic period as well.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Moral distress is a significant problem for health care professionals, resulting in reduced job satisfaction, burnout and job retirement This study aims to explore the experiences of emergency physicians related to moral distress during the Covid 19 pandemic.
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Key Findings & Data:We conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews of 25 physicians working in the emergency department to describe their experiences related to moral distress.
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Conclusion & Impact:In the light of the results of our study, the moral distress experienced by physicians has been exacerbated due to the increase in the factors causing moral distress to be during the pandemic period as well.
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⚙️Variables:Covid 19 · moral distress · pandemic

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Moral distress is a significant problem for health care professionals, resulting in reduced job satisfaction, burnout and job retirement This study aims to explore the experiences of emergency physicians related to moral distress during the Covid 19 pandemic. We conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews of 25 physicians working in the emergency department to describe their experiences related to moral distress. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis through the six-step process. Three major themes were identified: (I) The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on moral distress; (II) The effect of moral distress on physicians; (III) Suggestions to prevent/reduce moral distress. In the light of the results of our study, the moral distress experienced by physicians has been exacerbated due to the increase in the factors causing moral distress to be during the pandemic period as well.

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KIZILTEPE, S. K., KURTGÖZ, A. (2022). Understanding physicians’ moral distress in the Covid 19 pandemic. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Cilt: 39 - Sayı: 4, 958–965. https://ajindex.com/articles/886748

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