Courage to Address Moral Distress in Critical Care: Use of the Moral Distress Model

Activity Summary

The Moral Distress Model provides an empirical basis for understanding moral distress. Developed from data collected in the United States and United Kingdom, the Moral Distress Model unpacks the complex concept of moral distress into constituent parts and can guide the development and implementation of interventions to address moral distress.

Objectives

Identify and recognize moral distress experienced by self and others.
Describe how to effectively implement strategies to mitigate moral distress in adult and pediatric critical care settings.
Describe the empirical data that support the Moral Distress Model.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.