The Moral Distress‐Appraisal Scale: Scale development and validation study

Aims Moral distress—arising when one is constrained from moral action—has been receiving increased attention in nursing research. The phenomenon is associated with negative outcomes and is shown to impact a broad range of healthcare professions. The context‐specific nature of existing measures, however, makes it difficult, if not impossible, to compare the prevalence and impact of moral distress across nursing settings and healthcare...