How to introduce medical ethics at the bedside - Factors influencing the implementation of an ethical decision-making model

Table 1 Methods and questions/statements

Method	Questions/Statements	Answer options
Questionnaire (quantitative)	1. When I am confronted with an ethical problem, there is enough time …
	a) …to solve the problem with the help of information in the Leporello flyer (level 1).	never	seldom	regularly	very often	NA^a
	b) …to discuss the problem with a trained peer facilitator (level 2).	never	seldom	regularly	very often	NA^a
	c) …to solve the problem with an ethical case discussion within the team (level 3).	never	seldom	regularly	very often	NA^a
	d) …to call and hold an ethical consultation with an external expert (level 4).	never	seldom	regularly	very often	NA^a
	2. There is enough staff to solve an emerging ethical problem.	no	rather no	rather yes	yes	NA^a
	3. There is a suitable room in our ward to perform an ethical case discussion.	no	rather no	rather yes	yes	NA^a
	4. Our medical director supports and actively encourages the use of METAP.	no	rather no	rather yes	yes	NA^a
	5. Our nursing director supports and actively encourages the use of METAP.	no	rather no	rather yes	yes	NA^a
Interviews (qualitative)	6. In your opinion, which factors support or hinder the use of METAP? (one-to-one and group interview)
	7. Do you have the impression that there is enough time to solve ethical problems using METAP? If no, what are the reasons? (group interview only)
	8. Is there enough staff to solve an ethical problem when it arises? (one-to-one interview only)

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