The effect of a Kohlberg’s theory of moral development-based intervention on ethical reasoning in nurse interns at Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Background and aims: Nursing students represent one of the most important healthcare professionals in health system that, along with acquiring knowledge practical skills, should learn professional values attitudes nursing care ethics. The aim this study is to investigate effect an intervention based on Kohlberg’s theory moral development ethical reasoning nurse interns. Methods: present quasi-experimental was conducted participation 72 interns teaching Ayatollah Kashani Hajar hospitals affiliated Shahrekord University Medical Sciences from 2019 2021. were first selected inclusion criteria by census then randomly assigned two groups 36 each, namely, control. In group, educational content performed four sessions a half hours within month. Data collection tools included demographic characteristics checklist Dilemma Test (NDT) which administered at baseline immediately month after both groups. analyzed SPSS version 24 using descriptive analytical tests such as paired t-test, independent t-test Fisher’s exact test significance level 0.05. Results: mean (±standard deviation) score before 39.16±5.74 control group 39.22±1.09 no statistically significant difference t (P=0.831). mean±standard deviation variable obtained 39.08±5.26 39.41±6.58 (P=0.370). But 38.94±5.68 47.77±6.71 (P=0.001). Conclusion: Given that have low reasoning, it necessary for managers pay more attention issue ethics educating field. results indicated desirable impact interns, so recommended give serious use -based interventions education students.