Christian Ethical Foundations of Modern Nursing in China

J Christ Nurs. 2024 Apr-Jun;41(2):E32-E37. doi: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000001165. Epub 2024 Mar 4.

Abstract

The influence of Western Christian missionary nurses has been recorded in the history and development of nursing in China. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of Christianity on Chinese nursing ethics. This documentary research used content analysis to investigate Christian value trends over 13 years (1920-1932) as reflected in a major bilingual Chinese nursing journal.

MeSH terms

  • China
  • Christianity*
  • Ethics, Nursing*
  • Humans
  • Missionaries