‘Unable to dodge the bullet’: a qualitative study of ethical dilemmas and moral distress of critical care nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic in a South African Province

This study highlights the ethical dilemmas that nurses experienced during the pandemic, and their perceived moral distress. It contributes to the discourse on healthcare ethics, particularly in crisis situations, and highlights the need for robust support systems for nurses.

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BMC Nursing
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2025-07-01
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-03405-1
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Ethics in medical practice
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‘Unable to dodge the bullet’: a qualitative study of ethical dilemmas and moral distress of critical care nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic in a South African Province

Laetitia C. Rispel, Brighty Zweni Sibiya
BMC Nursing
Ethics in medical practice
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‘Unable to dodge the bullet’: a qualitative study of ethical dilemmas and moral distress of critical care nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic in a South African Province

Laetitia C. Rispel, Brighty Zweni Sibiya
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This study highlights the ethical dilemmas that nurses experienced during the pandemic, and their perceived moral distress. It contributes to the discourse on healthcare ethics, particularly in crisis situations, and highlights the need for robust support systems for nurses.

BMC NursingVol. 24(1)
University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 74%
Ethics in medical practice
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‘Unable to dodge the bullet’: a qualitative study of ethical dilemmas and moral distress of critical care nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic in a South African Province — Laetitia C. Rispel, Brighty Zweni Sibiya · BMC Nursing (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS