When distress meets technology: The mediating role of AI integration in the link between nurses' moral distress and moral integrity in critical care settings

Key Points

• Moral integrity is influenced by the level of moral distress experienced by nurses in critical care settings, and AI integration may alleviate this.
• The study shows a significant association between higher moral distress and lower moral integrity among nurses, highlighting ethical challenges.
• Assessment of moral distress and integrity utilized structured surveys among nurses working in critical care environments.
• Findings suggest that AI integration could support better ethical decision-making, addressing moral distress in nursing.