Factors related to implementation of nursing care ethical principles in Indonesia.

BACKGROUND The implementation of ethical principles is crucial in carrying out nursing care, since it is part of the 12 basic competencies, that should be possessed by a nurse. This study aims to analyze the factors associated with the implementation of nurses' ethical principles. DESIGN AND METHODS This study used a quantitative research design, with a cross-sectional approach. The participants consisted of 389 nurses, working in the medical ward of the hospitals, in Indonesia. Data were analyzed using the bivariate analysis, t-test, ANOVA and multiple linear regression test. RESULTS There were no significant relationships between the demographic factors and the ethical behaviour. There was a relationship between caring behaviour and the application of ethical principles (p=0.000, and a correlation coefficient of 0.602). CONCLUSION Nurse ethical behaviour was improved, by increasing their caring attitude.