Aims and objectives. To develop an instrument to measure nurses' ethical sensitivity and,
secondarily, to use this instrument to compare nurses' ethical sensitivity between groups …

Aim To develop and psychometrically assess the Ethical Awareness Scale using Rasch
measurement principles and a Rasch item response theory model. Background Critical care …

Aim. This paper reports a study exploring nurses' views on the 'potential'content and
functions of an ethical code for nurses in Belgium. The term 'potential'is used, because …

Background: The research question for this study was as follows: Is the Code of Ethics for
Nurses in Italy (Code) a valid or useful decision-making instrument for nurses faced with …

Background: Ethical codes are guidelines that orient nurses and ensure that their decisions
are in accordance with the values of the professional system. These codes show that there is …

Introduction: The ethics of the nursing profession is formulated by the International Code of
Ethics for Nurses, which is valid for all nurses around the world. The importance of this code …

The aim of this study was to explore how Belgian nurses view issues related to the
development, dissemination and implementation of a code of ethics for nurses. Fifty nurses …

This study explored the experiences and views of Dutch nurses on the content, function,
dissemination and implementation of their codes of ethics. A total of 39 participants, who …

Aim. This paper is a report of a study exploring the use of ethical codes and obstacles to
their use in nursing practice as perceived by Finnish, Greek and Italian nurses. Background …

Ethical codes are instructions that shape ethical behavior and determine which values and
beliefs should be accepted. These codes act as a practical guideline in the nursing …