Promoting nurses' and midwives' ethical responsibilities towards vulnerable people: An alignment of research and clinical practice.
case study
ethical nursing practice
research ethics
vulnerable populations
Journal
Journal of nursing management
ISSN: 1365-2834
Titre abrégé: J Nurs Manag
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9306050
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Oct 2022
Oct 2022
Historique:
revised:
24
07
2022
received:
23
06
2022
accepted:
11
08
2022
pubmed:
16
8
2022
medline:
25
2
2023
entrez:
15
8
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
To stimulate discussion and debate about the inclusion of vulnerable populations in primary research to inform practice change and improve health outcomes. Current research practices to safeguard vulnerable people from potential harms related to power imbalances may in fact limit the generation of evidence-based practice. The authors draw on their experience working and researching with a recognized group of vulnerable people, incarcerated pregnant women, to provide insight into the application of ethics in both research and clinical practice. In a novel approach, the ethical principles are presented in both contexts, articulating the synergies between them. Suggestions are presented for how individuals, managers and organizations may improve research opportunities for clinical practitioners and enhance the engagement of vulnerable people to contribute to meaningful practice and policy change. Ethical practice guidelines may limit the ability to create meaningful change for vulnerable populations, who need authentic system change to achieve good health outcomes. Inclusive research and practice are essential to ensuring a strengths-based approach to healthcare and addressing health needs of the whole population. Health systems and models of care recognizing the diverse lives and health needs of the broader population demand practical, sustainable support from clinical managers. Practical suggestions for clinical managers to support point of care research is provided, embedding vulnerable voices in policy, practice development and care provision.
Sections du résumé
AIM
OBJECTIVE
To stimulate discussion and debate about the inclusion of vulnerable populations in primary research to inform practice change and improve health outcomes.
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Current research practices to safeguard vulnerable people from potential harms related to power imbalances may in fact limit the generation of evidence-based practice.
EVALUATION
RESULTS
The authors draw on their experience working and researching with a recognized group of vulnerable people, incarcerated pregnant women, to provide insight into the application of ethics in both research and clinical practice. In a novel approach, the ethical principles are presented in both contexts, articulating the synergies between them. Suggestions are presented for how individuals, managers and organizations may improve research opportunities for clinical practitioners and enhance the engagement of vulnerable people to contribute to meaningful practice and policy change.
KEY ISSUES
RESULTS
Ethical practice guidelines may limit the ability to create meaningful change for vulnerable populations, who need authentic system change to achieve good health outcomes.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Inclusive research and practice are essential to ensuring a strengths-based approach to healthcare and addressing health needs of the whole population. Health systems and models of care recognizing the diverse lives and health needs of the broader population demand practical, sustainable support from clinical managers.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT
CONCLUSIONS
Practical suggestions for clinical managers to support point of care research is provided, embedding vulnerable voices in policy, practice development and care provision.
Identifiants
pubmed: 35969415
doi: 10.1111/jonm.13764
pmc: PMC10087887
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
2442-2447Informations de copyright
© 2022 The Authors. Journal of Nursing Management published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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