An ethnographic study of human dignity in nursing practice

Professional values can be defined as the preferred standards of action that are shared by all members of a profession (Altun, 2002; Martin et al., 2003) and which serve as a benchmark for excellence (Zoboli and Schveitzer, 2013). As a result of the professionalization of nursing, a number of official bodies and associations (AACN, 2008; ANA, 2001; International Council of Nurses (ICN), 2012; Royal College of Nursing, 2008) proposed a set of professional nursing values, one of which was respect for human dignity, defined as showing consideration and respect towards others and acknowledging their worth as individuals (AACN, 1986; Royal College of Nursing, 2008).

Source: Nursing Outlook - February 23, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: ML Martin-Ferreres, MA De Juan Pardo, Porras L Bardallo, Moya JL Medina Source Type: research