{"id":16611,"date":"2025-09-24T06:30:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T06:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/?page_id=16611"},"modified":"2025-11-04T07:10:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T07:10:19","slug":"healthcare-ethics-research-group","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/en\/research-and-development\/research-groups-in-tartu-applied-health-sciences-university\/healthcare-ethics-research-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthcare Ethics Research Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Keywords: <\/strong>healthcare ethics, nursing ethics, ethical issues, ethical competence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Overview of Main Activities:<\/strong><br>The aim of the research group is to promote ethics in the healthcare sector, support the ethical competence and resilience of healthcare professionals and students in healthcare disciplines, and advance ethical and safe healthcare services, including patient rights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research Group Members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_5528-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_5528-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_5528-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_5528-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_5528-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC_5528-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GERLI M\u00d5TS, <\/strong><br><strong>MSc (nursing science), PhD (medical science), Research Group Leader<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etis.ee\/CV\/Gerli_Usberg001\/eng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CV<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/esikas-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/esikas-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/esikas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/esikas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/esikas-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/esikas-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MERLE VARIK, PhD (social sciences)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TKK-2022-mustrid1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TKK-2022-mustrid1-1.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TKK-2022-mustrid1-1-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MAIA-LIISA SUIGUSAAR, MSc (educational science), BSc (nursing science)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_1839-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17118\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>REET URBAN, MSc (nursing science)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TKK-2022-mustrid1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TKK-2022-mustrid1-1.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TKK-2022-mustrid1-1-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MEELIS LINDPERE, MSc<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TKK-2022-mustrid1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TKK-2022-mustrid1-1.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/TKK-2022-mustrid1-1-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EVELIN KARJA, MSc<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Main Research Focus:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assessment and development of ethical competence among nurses and nursing students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotion of ethical nursing care and patient rights in various healthcare contexts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification, analysis, and prevention of ethical issues in nursing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessment and reduction of moral distress among healthcare professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Educational development activities: development of ethics teaching in nursing curriculum to support the ethical competence of nursing students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognitions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Special award from the Ministry of Social Affairs in the National Student Research Competition for Gerli Usberg\u2019s thesis \u201cNurses\u2019 experiences with ethical conflicts: a qualitative study.\u201d&nbsp;(2019)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognition from the Estonian Nurses Union for Gerli Usberg\u2019s master\u2019s thesis \u201cNurses\u2019 experiences with ethical conflicts \u2013 a qualitative study\u201d&nbsp;(2020).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poster presentation highlighted by the jury at the Faculty of Medicine Anniversary Conference: \u201cEthical issues faced by nurses in Estonia and Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic.\u201d&nbsp;<br>Authors: Gerli Usberg, Ruth Kalda, Alessio Conti, Mariliis P\u00f5ld, Marco Clari, Mari Kangasniemi (2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Publications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ojaste, C., M\u00f5ts, G., Medijainen, K. (2024). Burnout among female physiotherapists working in Estonian healthcare: a cross\/sectional survey. Rehabilitacja Medyczna, 28 (3), 35\u221241. DOI:\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/doi.org\/10.5604\/01.3001.0055.0073\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>10.5604\/01.3001.0055.0073<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usberg, G., Clari, M., Conti, A., P\u00f5ld, M., Kalda, R., Kangasniemi, M. (2024). Changes in nurses&#8217; work: A comparative study during the waves of COVID\u201019 pandemic. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 30 (4), e13250. DOI:\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1111\/ijn.13250\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>10.1111\/ijn.13250<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usberg, G., Clari, M., Conti, A., P\u00f5ld, M., Kalda, R., Kangasniemi, M. (2024). COVID-19 and nurses\u2019 ethical issues: Comparisons between two European countries. Nursing Ethics, 31 (8), 1674\u2212 1887. DOI:\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1177\/09697330241255936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>10.1177\/09697330241255936<\/strong><\/a>. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usberg, G., Kalda, R., Conti, A., P\u00f5ld, M., Clari, M., Kangasniemi, M. (2023). Ethical issues faced by nurses in Estonia and Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eesti Arst, 102; Supplement 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usberg, G., Kalda, R., P\u00f5ld, M., Kangasniemi, M., Clari, M., Conti, A. (2023). Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on nurses\u2019 work in Estonia. Eesti \u00d5de, 17.07.2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ojaste, C., Usberg, G. (2022). Burnout among physiotherapists in healthcare and social care. <em>Liikumine ja sport, 23: Teadus, sport, meditsiin XI.<\/em>\u202fTartu: Menu Meedia, 21.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usberg, G., Uibu, E., Urban, R., Kangasniemi, M. (2020). Ethical conflicts in nursing: An interview study. Nursing Ethics, 1\u221212. DOI:\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0969733020945751\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>10.1177\/0969733020945751<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usberg, G., Urban, R., Uibu, E. (2019). Nurses\u2019 experiences with ethical conflicts: a qualitative study. Eesti Arst, 98 (Supplement 3).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usberg, G.; Urban, R.; Uibu, E. (2019). Ethical conflicts, experiences, and coping \u2013 nurses\u2019 everyday work. Eesti \u00d5de, 3\/4, 25-27.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usberg, G. (2019). Estonian nurses\u2019 experiences with ethical conflicts. Meditsiiniuudised, 13, 4\u22124, 21.08.2019.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usberg, G. (2018). Ethical conflict \u2013 an integral part of nursing work. Eesti \u00d5de, 3, 16-19.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conferences and Science Popularization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2025<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>M\u00f5ts, G., Clari, M., Kalda, R. P\u00f5ld, M., Conti, A., Kangasniemi, M. Contextual aspects of ethical issues in nursing: Estonian perspective (oral presentation) 25. International Nursing Ethics Conference &#8220;The value of nursing ethics research and scholarship&#8221; (University of Turku, Journal of Nursing Ethics). (Turu, Journal of Nursing Ethics, University of Turku).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>M\u00f5ts, G; Uibu, E; Urban, R; Kangasniemi, M. Ethical conflicts in nursing: Perspective of Estonian nurses (oral presentation) \u0406\u0406\u0406 Scientific and Practical Conference with International Participation &#8220;Current Trends of Laboratory Diagnostics, Nursing, Rehabilitation and Public Health&#8221; (Medical Institute of Zhytomyr, Medical Institute of Zhytomyr).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2024&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usberg, G., Kalda, R., Conti, A., P\u00f5ld, M., Clari, M., Kangasniemi, M. Ethical challenges during different waves of the COVID-19 pandemic: Estonian nurses\u2019 perspective (oral presentation) journal Nursing Ethics 24. conference &#8220;Ethics, Care &amp; the Workforce \u2018Crisis\u2019: International, Interprofessional &amp; Interdisciplinary Perspectives.&#8221; (Brunel University, Journal of Nursing Ethics and Brunel University).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2023&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usberg, G., Kalda, R., Conti, A., P\u00f5ld, M., Clari, M., Kangasniemi, M. (2023). <em>Ethical issues faced by nurses in Estonia and Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic<\/em>. Faculty of Medicine Anniversary Conference, University of Tartu (12.10.2023).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usberg, G. Changes in nurses\u2019 work and nursing activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conference KLIINIK 2023. University of Tartu Faculty of Medicine (01.02.2023).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ethical conflict \u2013 from mild irritation to deep wound (oral presentation). Collaboration Conference MEIE 100. Eesti \u00d5dede Liit et al. 10.05.2023, Tallinn.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Changes in Nurses\u2019 Work and Nursing Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic&nbsp;<br>Oral presentation. Conference: KLIINIK 2023. University of Tartu, Institute of Clinical Medicine (Tartu, 01.02.2023).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2021&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Impact of COVID-19 on nursing care (oral presentation), 5-Star Nursing Conference &#8220;Bad times, good nurses&#8221;. North Estonia Medical Centre Foundation, Tallinn Health Care College, (10.11.2021, Tallinn).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usberg, G., Kangasniemi M. (2021) &#8220;The impact of COVID-19 emergency on nursing care in Estonia: clinical, ethical and educational issues&#8221; (oral presentation). Estonian Nursing Leaders Association Scientific Conference &#8220;Creating a comprehensive view on nursing leadership&#8221; (22.04.2021) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.estnda2021.ee\/userfiles\/estnda2021\/EstNDA%20abstract%20book_.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.estnda2021.ee\/userfiles\/estnda2021\/EstNDA%20abstract%20book_.pdf<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2019&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usberg, G.; Urban, R.; Uibu, E. Nurses\u2019 experiences with ethical conflicts: a qualitative study \u2013 Health Sector Research Info Day, Ministry of Social Affairs (Tallinn, 12.12.2019).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usberg, G.; Urban, R.; Uibu, E. Nurses\u2019 experiences with ethical conflicts: a qualitative study \u2013 Faculty of Medicine Anniversary Conference, University of Tartu&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usberg, G.; Urban, R.; Uibu, E. Nurses\u00b4 experiences with ethical conflicts: qualitative research (suuline ettekanne). In: Nordic-Baltic Network of Philosophy of Medicine Annual Workshop, Issues in Bioethics and Philosophy of Medicine (Tartu, 11.06.2019).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Thesis Related to the Research Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2025&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etis.ee\/Portal\/Mentorships\/Display\/3c5abcb9-e0c9-4da7-b013-fc9abc6f27b7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gerli M\u00f5ts, (juh) Mari Katariina Kangasniemi; Ruth Kalda, Ethical issues in nursing before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a multi-method study (Eetilised probleemid \u00f5enduses enne COVID-19 pandeemiat ja pandeemia ajal: mitmemeetodiline uuring), Tartu \u00dclikool, Meditsiiniteaduste valdkond, peremeditsiini ja rahvatervishoiu instituut<\/a> (doctoral thesis)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2024<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evelin Trusova \u2013 Estonian family nurses\u2019 experiences with ethical conflicts: a qualitative study, master&#8217;s thesis, University of Tartu, Institute of Family Medicine and Public Health&nbsp;<br>Supervisors: Merle Seera-Erstu, Gerli M\u00f5ts &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2022<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Christi Ojaste \u2013 Burnout among physiotherapists working in healthcare and social care: a self-assessment-based survey study, master&#8217;s thesis, University of Tartu, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Family Medicine and Public Health. Supervisor Gerli M\u00f5ts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2021<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kerli Hiiem\u00e4e \u2013 Parents\u2019 experiences, expectations, and needs regarding support during bereavement in pediatric intensive care units: a qualitative study, master&#8217;s thesis, University of Tartu, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Family Medicine and Public Health. Supervisors: Jekaterina \u0160teinmiller, Gerli M\u00f5ts, Mari-Liis Ilmoja.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supervising Master Theses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Liisi P\u00f5ldots \u2013 Ensuring dignified end-of-life care in adult intensive care units, Master\u2019s program in Health Sciences, Tartu Health Care College&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>K\u00e4tlin Polli \u2013 Burnout among Estonian family nurses, Master\u2019s program in Health Sciences, Tartu Health Care College&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kadi Timma \u2013 Information needs of adult cancer patients in Estonia, master&#8217;s program in Health Sciences, Tartu Health Care College&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Liis Lang \u2013 Nurses\u2019 experiences in respecting patient autonomy in hospice care and related ethical issues: a qualitative study, master&#8217;s program in Nursing Science, University of Tartu&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anni Lillepuu \u2013 Nurses\u2019 assessments of the ethical climate in Estonian hospitals, master&#8217;s program in Nursing Science, University of Tartu&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Laura Meremaa \u2013 Nursing managers\u2019 experiences with ethical conflicts: a qualitative study among nursing managers in Estonian regional and central hospitals, master&#8217;s program in Nursing Science, University of Tartu&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Karolina Revotko \u2013 Dehumanization of patients in Estonian hospitals: a qualitative study from nurses\u2019 perspective, master&#8217;s program in Nursing Science, University of Tartu&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong> Gerli M\u00f5ts, gerli.mots@tartuh.ee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tartuh.ee\/en\/research-and-development\/research-groups-in-tartu-applied-health-sciences-university\/\">Back to the Research Groups main page<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keywords: healthcare ethics, nursing ethics, ethical issues, ethical competence. 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