The Relationship Between Moral Sensitivity, Moral Distress, Perceived Organizational Support, and Self‐Esteem in Iranian Nurses: A Cross‐Sectional Analytical Study
Cross-sectional analysis shows moral sensitivity impacts self-esteem and perceived organizational support in nurses, suggesting need for policy interventions.
Key Points
A significant correlation exists between moral sensitivity and self-esteem, with a positive impact on job satisfaction.
Approximately 61.7% of nurses showed moderate moral sensitivity, while only 12.1% displayed low levels.
The study involved 290 nurses from teaching hospitals, utilizing established questionnaires for data collection.
Enhancing moral sensitivity in nursing could lead to improved self-esteem and overall job satisfaction.