Addressing Potential Researcher Distress in Nurse-Led Research: Ethical Considerations and Practical Strategies

IF 3.4 3区医学 Q1 NURSING Journal of Advanced Nursing Pub Date : 2025-02-03 DOI:10.1111/jan.16799

Carmel Bond, Adrianna Watson, Debra Jackson

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Abstract

Aims

To discuss the need for nurse researchers to consider to the potential for psychological distress when conducting studies on sensitive topics.

Design

Discursive paper.

Methods

Drawing from existing literature, we highlight the ethical obligations of researchers to recognise and manage their emotional responses, especially as these can potentially lead to burnout and re-traumatization. In this paper, we propose practical strategies to mitigate these risks, including trauma-informed practices, peer support systems, structured mentorship and the establishment of vicarious trauma (VT) plans.

Conclusion

Prioritising researcher well-being in nursing research is essential for ethical practices and the mental health of those involved in undertaking research in sensitive areas.

Implications for the Profession and/or Patient Care

Support strategies, such as formal team debriefings, resilience training, VT plans and peer support, can foster safer and healthier research environments, when researching in sensitive areas.

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Journal of Advanced Nursing 医学-护理

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6.40

自引率

7.90%

发文量

369

审稿时长

3 months

期刊介绍： The Journal of Advanced Nursing (JAN) contributes to the advancement of evidence-based nursing, midwifery and healthcare by disseminating high quality research and scholarship of contemporary relevance and with potential to advance knowledge for practice, education, management or policy. All JAN papers are required to have a sound scientific, evidential, theoretical or philosophical base and to be critical, questioning and scholarly in approach. As an international journal, JAN promotes diversity of research and scholarship in terms of culture, paradigm and healthcare context. For JAN’s worldwide readership, authors are expected to make clear the wider international relevance of their work and to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural considerations and differences.