Effect of a Moral Distress Consultation Service on Moral Distress, Empowerment, and a Healthy Work Environment.

Elizabeth G EpsteinRuhee ShahMary Faith Marshall

Published in: HEC forum : an interdisciplinary journal on hospitals' ethical and legal issues (2021)

Moral distress consultation is an organization-wide mechanism for addressing moral distress. Consultation does not resolve moral distress but helps staff identify strategies to improve the situation. Further studies including follow up may elucidate consultation effectiveness.

Keyphrases

palliative care
decision making
healthcare
randomized controlled trial
mental health