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Table 5 Comparison of the score between the groups concerning leaving the job

From: Adaptation and validation of the Brazilian version of the Measure of Moral Distress for Healthcare Professionals (MMD-HP BR) in the context of palliative care

Question

Group answer

n

Score

(average; med. (min-max.)

The p-value of the global comparison*

Adjusted p-value from the comparison between groups 2 to 2**

Have you ever left or considered leaving a clinical position due to moral distress?

No, I have never considered leaving or left a position

106

66.1; 53

(0–296)

< 0,001

No vs. Yes, but did not leave p < 0.001

Yes, I considered leaving but did not leave

136

119.5; 97.5

(12–376)

No vs. Yes, left a position: p < 0.001

Yes, I left a position

80

126.8; 114.5

(0–387)

Yes, but did not leave vs. Yes, left a position: p < 0.001

Are you considering leaving your position now due to moral distress?

No

253

91.6; 73

(0–314)

< 0.001

 

Yes

69

148.3; 136

(7–387)