Moral distress in midwifery practice: A Delphi study

Moral distress is a psychological concept that describes the harm associated with actions or inactions that oppose an individuals ’ moral beliefs. Moral distress is linked to moral compromise in the workplace that may negatively impact mental wellbeing. Current tools available to assess moral distress are not specific for the Australian health care system or midwifery practice.
Source: Women and Birth - Category: Midwifery Authors: Source Type: research