Critical Care
Scientists at University of Virginia discuss research in critical care
Published in Health and Medicine Week, December 11th, 2006
Current study results from the report, "Assessing moral distress in respiratory care practitioners," have been published. In this recent report, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To test the reliability and validity of a modified moral distress tool, originally developed for the nursing profession, on respiratory care practitioners. To describe the relationship between moral distress, career dissatisfaction, and job turnover in respiratory care."
"A 28-question survey was developed. Three categories of survey questions were predefined: "individual responsibility, not in the patient's best interest," and "deception." Additional questions measured career...
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