School of Nursing and Midwifery Scholarly Impact Report 2021

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CATHERINE MCAULEY SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY, UCC

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE, ENGAGEMENT AND REFORM

The aim of this book is to show how feminist perspectives can extend and advance the field of nursing ethics. It engages in the broader nursing ethics project of critiquing existing ethical frameworks as well as constructing and developing alternative understandings, concepts, and methodologies. All of the contributors draw attention to the operations of power inherent inmoral relationships at individual, institutional, cultural, and socio-political levels. The Editors are proud to share how feminist perspectives can extend and advance the field of nursing ethics with the kind support of Prof. Gallagher, Professor of Ethics and Care, International Care Ethics Observatory, at University of Surrey, UK.. Helen Kohlen Professor of Care Policy and Ethics at the Philosophical-Theological University of Vallendar, Germany and Adjunct Professor at theUniversity of Alberta, Canada. JoanMcCarthy Senior Lecturer in Healthcare Ethics in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Ireland, and Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, UK.

Theme 2: J.U.S.T.I.C.E in Healthcare: Just, Universal, Sustainable, Trusted, Inclusive, Caring, & Ethical healthcare in life and death Aim: To conduct research that investigates and promotes the provision of just, universal, ethical, and sustainable healthcare by trusted professionals, providing inclusive care. Impact Statement: At a time of unprecedented challenges to health care provision, and a need for recognition of widening diversities, this group will take a proactive stance to promote equitable and accessible care, across the life span. Our Objectives: 1. To collaborate locally, nationally and internationally to share knowledge, build interdisciplinary and global networks, and advance the field of equitable and accessible healthcare. 2. To support the expansion and translation of research to promote care that is consistent with the values of equity and inclusivity 3. To develop and test interventions that support caring, ethical, and inclusive practices in hospital and community healthcare settings. The followingstoriesprovideexamplesof someof theworkundertaken as part of this research theme in 2021. Nursing Ethics Feminist Perspectives Launch 23 February

Read more: Hartigan, I., Kelleher, A., McCarthy, J., & Cornally, N. (2021). Visitor restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic: An ethical case study. Nursing Ethics, 09697330211005078. Funding awarded by the Irish Hospice Foundation for study: “Economic Impacts of Bereavement in Ireland” The School of Nursing & Midwifery Research Group J.U.S.T.I.C.E (Just, Universal, Sustainable, Trusted, Inclusive, Caring & Ethical Heath Care inLife andDeath) has beenawarded funding for a study commissioned by the Irish Hospice Foundation and funded by the Department of Social Protection. Approximately 80 people die every day (30,000 annually) in Ireland and each death affects a wide range of family members and friends. Long term impacts of bereavement, such as psychological distress, mental and physical health problems have been well documented, the economic impacts of bereavement have been overlooked. The aim of the study is to explore the economic impacts of bereavement on bereaved individuals and professionals supporting them in an Irish context. Interviews and focus groups were undertaken with people who had been bereaved and professionals who supported bereaved individuals respectively Research team: Dr Caroline Dalton (PI); Dr Aileen Murphy (Co-PI); Dr Nicola Cornally; Dr Serena Fitzgerald; Dr Irene Hartigan; Dr Daniel Nuzum; Dr Edel Walsh & Ms. Jenny McDonnell.

Nursing Ethics: Feminist Perspectives

“Visitor restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic: An ethical case study”

Paper published by team at UCC’s School of Nursing and Midwifery

Dr Irene Hartigan, Ann Kelleher, Dr Joan McCarthy, and Dr Nicola Cornally in their case analysis draw attention to the ethical principles that can be considered when considering visitor restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The key ethical principles considered include: the right of autonomy; trust; minimising harm; and proportionality.

Nursing Ethics Feminist Perspectives edited by Helen Kohlen & Joan McCarthy