Moral distress and demoralization experienced by nurses in emergency departments: A systematic review and meta-synthesis.

Wang J, Zhao X

DOI: 10.1177/09697330261483198
Published: 2026 Sep 20
Container: Nursing ethics
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@article{allodium:10.1177/09697330261483198,
  title = {Moral distress and demoralization experienced by nurses in emergency departments: A systematic review and meta-synthesis.},
  author = {Wang J and Zhao X},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Nursing ethics},
  doi = {10.1177/09697330261483198},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1177/09697330261483198}
}

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J, W., & X, Z. (2026). Moral distress and demoralization experienced by nurses in emergency departments: A systematic review and meta-synthesis.. Nursing ethics. https://doi.org/10.1177/09697330261483198

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