Clinical Nurses’ Experiences of Discrimination Against Patients: A Qualitative Study in Iran
This study underscores that discrimination in health care extends beyond direct patient care, infiltrating physical, material, and even intangible aspects such as communication style and patient attention. To combat this pervasive issue, nurses must receive comprehensive education about the various forms of discrimination. By implementing both immediate and long-term strategies, including policies and programs, we can work toward creating a more inclusive and respectful healthcare environment for all.
Authors
- Mitra Khoobi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9038-9600)
- Eesa Mohammadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6169-9829)
- Afsaneh Sadooghiasl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4756-2428)
- Aram Karimian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8705-325X)
- Anoshirvan Kazemnejad
Institutions
- Tarbiat Modares University (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Western Journal of Nursing Research
- Published
- 2025-07-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459251352300
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Systems and Challenges
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00