Moral caring competency and moral distress among Ghanaian nurses in adult care settings: A descriptive-correlational study.

Background: Nurses in adult care settings frequently encounter moral distress due to the daily ethical obligations they must fulfill. In contrast to other healthcare professionals, nurses often grapple with a heightened frequency of moral dilemmas, resulting in increased moral distress.

Objective: This study aimed to explore the levels and relationship between moral caring competency and moral distress among Ghanaian nurses in adult care settings.