Influence of Ethical Climate on Nursing Staff Job Performance
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Positive ethical climate is necessary for nursing staff toencourage their adherence to ethical principles, enhance healthcare quality, andimprove their organizational long-term viability. Aim: Assess the influence ofethical climate on nursing staff job performance. Subjects and Method:Descriptive-correlation research design was used. Setting and subjects: All(N=549) nursing staff working in intensive care units at Tanta University MainHospitals. Tool: Two tools were used, Tool (1) Nursing Staff Perception ofEthical Climate Scale. Tool (2) Nursing Staff Job Performance Self-ReportQuestionnaire. Results: About half (47.0%) and (30.2%) nursing staffrespectively had high and moderate perception level of ethical climate. Majority(86.2%) of nursing staff showed satisfactory level of job performance.Conclusion: There was a statistically significant positive correlation betweenoverall ethical climate and nursing staff job performance. Recommendations:Hospital administrators need to conduct training educational program aboutethical climate. Foster supportive and ethical leadership style to strengthen therelationship between managers and staff. Conduct regular workshops focusingon nursing care plan activities and innovation
Source: Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal
Language: English
Topic: Ethics in medical practice
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $200
OpenAlex ID: W7208823960