Understanding Moral Distress and Adaptive Responses of Healthcare Professionals in Advance Care Planning
Applied/Translational Research
Care Continuum
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
Others
31 December 2023
Examine moral distress factors, coping strategies, and generate information for future training programs. Moral distress in ACP work can be managed through team support, ethics training, and structured frameworks.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Care Continuum, Qualitative Research, End-Of-Life Care, Palliative Care
About this Content
Aims
Examine moral distress factors, coping strategies, and generate information for future training programs.
Background
ACP facilitators and clinicians often face moral distress during emotionally charged or ethically challenging situations.
Methods
Two-phase mixed-methods study using interviews and anonymous surveys to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
Results
Identified key difficulties: reconciling differences, completing discussions, interpreting forms, and honouring patient preferences.
Conclusion
Moral distress in ACP work can be managed through team support, ethics training, and structured frameworks.
Lessons Learnt
Teamwork, system-level processes, and ethical decision-making training are critical to mitigating moral distress.
Additional Information
SHBC 2023 – Best Poster Award (Merit Award)
Keywords
Advance Care Planning, Moral Distress, Coping Strategies, Ethical Dilemmas
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Others |
Organization(s) Involved | Geriatric Education & Research Institute, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Nanyang Technological University, National University Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore General Hospital, Woodlands Health |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Healthcare Administration, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Palliative Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Yu Chou Chuen |
Project Member(s) | Jia Ying Tang |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Yu Chou Chuen - yu.chou.chuen@geri.com.sg