Moral and Ethical Responsibilities Among Nurses in Geriatric Healthcare Decision-Making: A Phenomeonological Study

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Phenomenological study uncovers ethical dilemmas faced by nurses in geriatric care, highlighting cultural beliefs and institutional support.

Nurses frequently experience moral distress when institutional policies conflict with patient needs in geriatric care.
Guided by Colaizzi’s descriptive method, in-depth interviews revealed common ethical dilemmas in nursing practice.
Cultural beliefs and personal values significantly influence ethical reasoning and decision-making among nurses.
Recommendations include case-based ethics training and emotional support systems to mitigate distress among geriatric nurses.

Paulina Cornejo Moreno Valle (2025) studied this question.

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Phenomenological study uncovers ethical dilemmas faced by nurses in geriatric care, highlighting cultural beliefs and institutional support.