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A qualitative study of health care workers' experiences of ad hoc ethical reflection during the workday [PCC256]

Onsdag 6 maj 2026 12:15 - 13:30 Poster Arena

Rapportör: Håkon Johansen

Spår: Poster

Introduction/Background Ethical reflection might contribute to better understanding of the person and the situation, because the health care workers take into consideration significant values and what is at stake in the specific situation for the individual. The individual, along with what matters most to them and what contributes most to their quality of life—becomes the focal point of care. Person-centeredness can uphold the dignity of the person by valuing their experiences and perspectives.Aim The aim of this study was to explore experiences related to ad hoc ethical reflection and how ethical reflection might be structured by healthcare workers in municipal care in Norway.Method The study has an explorative design with a qualitative approach. We conducted four group interviews with health care workers who had received brief training in ethical reflection. Data was analyzed with systematic text condensation. The study is conducted in compliance with research ethics principles.Result Analysis of data yielded two code groups (cg) and seven subgroups (sg): Please insert attached table.Conclusion with implication for practice (educational and/or clinical) When health care workers experience ethical uncertainty and ethical issues, the study indicates that they take the initiative to reflect together. The study also indicates that when health care workers articulate the ethical problem, they include different perspectives and values at stake in their reflection. Consequently, ad hoc ethical reflection seems to promote personcentred practice.
Språk

English

Konferens

GCPCC

GCPCC Kod

PCC256

Föreläsare

Håkon Johansen Rapportör

Håkon Johansen, Ann Karin Helgesen, Ingrid Femdal