Table 9 The result of analytic phase of development of the concept of conscience-based Nursing

Core Professional Ethics and Values:

Literature Review: Manifestation of professional ethics, Ethical commitment, Moral integrity, Responsible care, Individual values, References, Positive emotions, Negative emotions

Qualitative Research: Promotion of professional ethics, Institutionalization of values and beliefs, Moralism at the heart of conscientious care

Skills, Knowledge, and Competence:

Literature Review: Attitude, knowledge and professional skills, Individual abilities

Qualitative Research: Professional competence, Professional care as conscientious care

Cultural and Spiritual Influences:

Literature Review: Arising from a religious and cultural background, Reflecting the integrity of individual values, Individual beliefs

Qualitative Research: Spiritual and educational beliefs, The nature of the profession

Communication and Interpersonal Dynamics:

Literature Review: Communication with the patient and teamwork companions, Supportive atmosphere

Qualitative Research: Conscientious care affected by work atmosphere, Understanding patient needs, Satisfaction of patients and companions

Moral Courage and Action:

Literature Review: inner voice, Moral courage, Patient rights

Qualitative Research: (These themes implicitly relate to the concept of acting on one’s moral convictions, which can be linked to the idea of moral courage and the protection of patient rights.)

Care Direction and Patient-Centric Response:

Literature Review: Directing care

Qualitative Research: Responsive care, Professional care as conscientious care

Emotional Impacts and Well-being:

Literature Review: Positive emotions, Negative emotions

Qualitative Research: emotional consequences