Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Ethical Analysis

    Uploaded by

    api-520453750
    79 views5 pages
    The study analyzed 1,408 patients in a Brazilian hospital to identify risk factors for patient falls and evaluate preventative measures. It found that patients over 60 and those with conditions like dementia were at higher risk due to environmental factors. A review found the study was ethically sound as it protected patient safety, autonomy, and rights in line with principles like beneficence from the Belmont Report.

    Original Description:

    Original Title

    ethical analysis

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    The study analyzed 1,408 patients in a Brazilian hospital to identify risk factors for patient falls and evaluate preventative measures. It found that patients over 60 and those with conditions like dementia were at higher risk due to environmental factors. A review found the study was ethically sound as it protected patient safety, autonomy, and rights in line with principles like beneficence from the Belmont Report.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    79 views5 pages

    Ethical Analysis

    Uploaded by

    api-520453750
    The study analyzed 1,408 patients in a Brazilian hospital to identify risk factors for patient falls and evaluate preventative measures. It found that patients over 60 and those with conditions like dementia were at higher risk due to environmental factors. A review found the study was ethically sound as it protected patient safety, autonomy, and rights in line with principles like beneficence from the Belmont Report.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    of 5

    Running head: ETHICAL ANALYSIS 1

    Ethical Analysis

    Lauren Herr

    Grand Canyon University: NSG-324

    January 18, 2020


    ETHICAL ANALYSIS 2

    Ethical Analysis

    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality developed the idea of quality indicators

    after reviewing the literature to help identify different areas in which researchers need to

    complete further studies. Quality indicators are evidence-based practices in which data is tracked

    over time to determine if the performance is appropriate or if they need to be altered for the

    patient’s safety. The article chosen researches patient fall history and is conducted in pursuance

    of discovering preventative measures. The purpose of this paper is to review an article that

    involves the quality indicator of patient safety and to determine if the study was ethically sound.

    Throughout hospitals and health organizations, patient’s safety and the event of patients

    fall has been a major topic for concern because of the repercussions that follow it. It can cause

    many patients to suffer from injury, increased times in hospital stays, worsening of procedures

    and sometimes death. This study was conducted in a public university hospital in northern Brazil

    which consisted of 1,408 patients. It was performed to analyze if the measures were adequate,

    evaluate if changes needed to take place and establish proper preventative measures. The study

    was able to reveal that “patients over 60 years old are at a higher risk of falls …related to the

    inadequacy of the environment such as inadequate furniture, slippery floors and high beds”

    (Midori Sakai, Rossaneis, Fernandez, & Willamowius, 2016, p. 4723). Those who were

    confused, such as having dementia or acute confusion, were at a higher risk of falling due to their

    inability to cope and adapt to the environment around them. The results from the study

    supported using new evidence as a form of an effective strategy to prevent further falls from

    occurring and ensure the safety (quality indicator) of the patients.

    Through reviewing the methods that were used in the study, it was evident that this was

    an ethical study. The basis for this study was founded on using evidence-based practice and
    ETHICAL ANALYSIS 3

    scales that were created to evaluate if the patients were at risk for falling. The study was

    performed through a medical audit that was evaluating the quality indicator “safety”. This is a

    systematic way of ensuring the highest quality of care for patients which shows that the

    conductors had their patients’ interest at the core. Additionally, it stated that the sample consisted

    of patients 18 years or older that were admitted into the ER, ICU or medical-surgical unit. This

    demonstrates that the range of individuals was from a broad group of people showing that it

    wasn’t biased and there wasn’t any unfair treatment happening. Justice, beneficence, and non-

    maleficence, which were all included in the Belmont Report, were all demonstrated throughout

    this study revealing appropriate and ethical behavior. Ensuring the safety of the patients and

    reducing the risks of falls showed that the study was effective and ethical.

    The patient’s rights were protected throughout this trial by adhering to consent and

    valuing the patient’s safety. It is important and ethically right to give the choice to the patient to

    determine if they want to be involved in the study or if they want their information to

    confidential. Ensuring that the patient wanted their results to be involved in this study

    demonstrated that their autonomy was preserved, and they were in control. Additionally,

    respecting the individual and making sure the patient came into minimal adverse events showed

    the study was ethical. Through the evidence of adopting new measures, such as changing the

    furniture in the room to reduce falls, proved that the patients were receiving the best care. This

    validates that the researchers were protecting the patient’s and their rights.

    Overall, the study revealed that it was an ethical study since it incorporated ethical values

    and ensured that the patient was receiving the best care possible. Justice was present in this study

    through the fair treatment of individuals as well as beneficence through promoting the well-being

    of the patients. All in all, the researchers were advocates for their patients through their desire to
    ETHICAL ANALYSIS 4

    decrease falls and injuries. Through their positive outcomes and discovering new ways to

    decrease hospital stays, the study proved to be ethically sound.


    ETHICAL ANALYSIS 5

    References

    Midori Sakai, A., Rossaneis, M., Fernandez, M., & Willamowius, D. (2016). Risk of bed falls in

    adult patients and prevention measures. Journal of Nursing. Retrieved form https://doi-

    org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.5205/reuol.8200-71830-3-SM.1006sup201602

    You might also like