CURA: Developing, evaluating and implementing a new clinical ethics support instrument in palliative care

Malene Vera van Schaik

    Research output: PhD ThesisPhD-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

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    Abstract

    This thesis describes the development, evaluation and implementation of CURA, a clinical ethics support instrument. It is a four-step instrument that can be used to reflect on moral challenges. CURA is developed for and with healthcare professionals working in palliative care. While CURA is considered feasible and effective, support is needed for implementation. One of the strategies to support implementation is by training ‘CURA ambassadors’. These ambassadors are trained to initiate, facilitate and help implement CURA within their organization. CURA is aimed at strengthening moral competences and fostering moral resilience, which enables healthcare professionals to reflect on moral challenges, take well-considered ethical actions and navigate moral distress.
    Original languageEnglish
    QualificationPhD
    Awarding Institution
    • Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
    Supervisors/Advisors
    • Widdershoven, G.A.M., Supervisor, -
    • Pasman, Henriëtte Roeline Willemijn, Co-supervisor, -
    • Metselaar, Suzanne, Co-supervisor, -
    Award date21 Mar 2024
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 21 Mar 2024

    Keywords

    • Palliative care
    • moral challenges
    • clinical ethics
    • healthcare professionals
    • moral resilience
    • moral competences
    • moral distress
    • CURA
    • implementation
    • healthcare organizations

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