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Chung SJ, Jang SJ, Lee H. Validation of the Sustainability Attitudes in Nursing Survey-2 for nurses: A cross-sectional study. Nurse Educ Pract 2024; 75:103898. [PMID: 38244338 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2024.103898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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AIM To validate the Sustainability Attitudes in Nursing Survey-2 for nurses. BACKGROUND Climate change and environmental sustainability is an increasing global issue. Nurses' behaviors could produce harmful emission through their activities, while nurses also care for people with climate change-related health problems. Therefore, nurses have a responsibility of achieving environmental sustainability. To enhance environmental sustainability in nursing, examining attitudes toward climate change and environmental sustainability among nurses from diverse culture is needed. DESIGN Cross-sectional design using secondary data. METHODS Data from 349 nurses working at tertiary hospitals in Korea were collected in August 2022. The content validity index and the construct, convergent, discriminant and criterion validities were evaluated. Cronbach's alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient were also evaluated to determine reliability. RESULTS The survey comprised five items with single factor, similar to its original version. Its validity and reliability were acceptable. Cronbach's α was .86. The intraclass correlation coefficient was .81 for the entire scale. CONCLUSION This study found the Sustainability Attitudes in Nursing Survey-2 to be a valid and reliable tool for measuring nurses' attitudes toward environmental sustainability. Understanding nurses' attitudes and the educational needs related to environmental sustainability could help develop a more environmentally sustainable workplace in nursing.
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- Sophia J Chung
- Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea.
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Aronsson J, Nichols A, Warwick P, Elf M. Nursing students' and educators' perspectives on sustainability and climate change: An integrative review. J Adv Nurs 2023. [PMID: 37962107 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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AIM To identify and synthesize research on the awareness, attitudes and action related to sustainability and climate change from the perspective of nursing students and educators globally. DESIGN Integrative review. METHODS The review was guided by Whittemore and Knafl. Included studies were appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. A deductive content analysis based on Elo and Kyngäs' methodology was employed. DATA SOURCES CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, British Education Index, GreenFILE and Scopus were searched up to the 8th November 2022. RESULTS Thirty-two studies were included in the review. Two studies included nursing educators in their samples, the rest focused solely on students. Findings suggest that whilst some students were aware of sustainability issues and felt that nurses have a responsibility to mitigate climate change, others showed limited awareness and believed that nurses have more important priorities. A global interest was seen among students for increased curricular content related to sustainability and climate change. Waste management and education of others were suggested actions students can take; however, barriers included lack of confidence and limited power. CONCLUSION There is a need for sustainability education within nursing curricula, accompanied by student support. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION The review acts as a starting point to make sustainable healthcare and climate change mitigation integral aspects of nursing. IMPACT Sustainability education within nursing curricula can positively impact on sustainable healthcare and climate change mitigation. More research is needed on the perspectives of nursing educators. REPORTING METHOD The review is reported according to the PRISMA guidelines. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No Patient or Public Contribution.
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- Jennie Aronsson
- Faculty of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon, UK
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- Faculty of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon, UK
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- Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, Institute of Education, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon, UK
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- School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden
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MacKenzie-Shalders K, Zadow G, Hensley-Hackett K, Marko S, McLean M. Rapid review: Guides and frameworks to inform planetary health education for health professions. Health Promot J Austr 2023. [PMID: 37866347 DOI: 10.1002/hpja.819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED Human actions have led to a range of global environmental changes. Health professionals must be prepared to deliver systemic changes to mitigate and adapt to the ecological crisis. This rapid review aimed to describe exemplar frameworks that inform planetary health education across health professions. METHODS The rapid review methodology was informed by a scoping review process. A targeted search strategy was conducted using one representative database and additional strategies such as expert consultation and citation searching were used. Results are described narratively. RESULTS Of the 11 637 articles, 17 were eligible for inclusion. The frameworks differed, with many recently developed for health professions broadly using a range of methodologies, including qualitative research, opinion/consensus data, literature reviews, and adaptation of previous models. Models such as metric-based scoring indicators and Sustainable Quality Improvement were featured in the frameworks, as were the application of First Nations Natural Laws. CONCLUSION This rapid review identifies and showcases accessible, interdisciplinary frameworks to inform the integration of planetary health in curricula, highlighting a rapidly evolving field through which interdisciplinary collaborations in healthcare are important to inform its pedagogy and application. Health education is an important component of health promotion; and thus this rapid review offers a range of approaches that health professionals, health promotion practitioners, and educators can use to inform the integration of planetary health, including sustainable healthcare, into curricula. SO WHAT?: Educational frameworks are informed by research and practice and provide key guidance to practitioners and educators; summarising key available planetary health education frameworks consolidates and guides effective education and builds on the existing body of knowledge to support urgent pro-environmental change.
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- K MacKenzie-Shalders
- Nutrition and Dietetics Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia
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- Nutrition and Dietetics Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia
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- Nutrition and Dietetics Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia
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- Nutrition and Dietetics Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia
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- Medical Education, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia
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Bray L, Meznikova K, Crampton P, Johnson T. Sustainable healthcare education: A systematic review of the evidence and barriers to inclusion. MEDICAL TEACHER 2023; 45:157-166. [PMID: 35981688 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2022.2110052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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PURPOSE OF THE ARTICLE Health professions education is failing to prepare students to practice sustainable healthcare despite the climate crisis an urgent provision of educational opportunities is required. This systematic review aimed to synthesise educational approaches applied to sustainable healthcare education within health professions curricula and critically evaluate their impact. MATERIALS AND METHODS Databases searched: APA PsycInfo, BEI, CINAHL, Embase, ERIC, Medline, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, BASE, DART-Europe, EThOS and ProQuest. Secondary searching techniques were also utilised, with searching conducted October 2021. Eligible studies included healthcare professional students/trainees, exposed to sustainable healthcare education, and evaluated through impact on knowledge, attitudes or skills. Empirical studies of any publication status were included. Non-English language studies were excluded. Eligible studies were quality assessed using JBI (2022) critical appraisal checklists and synthesised narratively. RESULTS Twenty-three studies were included, comprising 3343 participants and seven health professions. Studies primarily adopted a quasi-experimental design and demonstrated variable quality. Most common educational approaches were workshops and clinical skills sessions, though eight different approaches were observed. Positive impacts were achieved for knowledge, attitudes and skills. CONCLUSIONS Diverse approaches have been applied to sustainable healthcare education, though no superior approach is evident. Instead, many effective approaches are outlined, to be adopted in alignment with the learning outcomes.
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- Lucy Bray
- Hull York Medical School, University of York, York, UK
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- Hull York Medical School, University of York, York, UK
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López-Medina IM, Álvarez-García C, Parra-Anguita L, Sanz-Martos S, Álvarez-Nieto C. Perceptions and concerns about sustainable healthcare of nursing students trained in sustainability and health: A cohort study. Nurse Educ Pract 2022; 65:103489. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2022.103489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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AIM The aim of this research study was to investigate the perceptions of climate change and sustainability of faculty teaching in associate and baccalaureate degree nursing programs in South Carolina and their attitudes toward inclusion of relevant content into the nursing curriculum. BACKGROUND Climate change is a topic that receives limited discussion in most nursing education curricula. METHOD This cross-sectional, descriptive study gathered data from 21 schools of nursing via an online survey consisting of demographic questions, the New Ecological Paradigm Scale, and the Sustainability Attitudes in Nursing Survey 2 and two questions regarding the current inclusion of content. RESULTS Eighty-one percent of respondents did not include health implications of climate change in their teaching content; 67% did not include health implications of sustainability. CONCLUSION Results provide preliminary evidence of gaps and areas of need for curricular content related to climate change and sustainability.
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Wihlborg M, Avery H. Global Health in Swedish Nursing Curricula: Navigating the Desirable and the Necessary. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18179372. [PMID: 34501962 PMCID: PMC8431060 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18179372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Global health challenges are likely to be aggravated in the coming years by rapid climate change and environmental degradation. To address the resulting health inequities, nurses need an integrated understanding of environmental and social determinants of health. This study adopts an explorative inductive approach to examine how global health and sustainability are expressed the course syllabi of undergraduate nursing programmes (n = 24) in Sweden. After excluding biomedical and other unrelated content, 67 syllabi were selected for a thematic analysis. Results indicate that global health, the social determinants of health and sustainability tend to appear in a fragmented manner in the syllabi. Global health content is often limited, relegated to elective courses, or altogether missing. A theoretical framework is lacking, and focus lies on an individual rather than structural perspective. Based on international policy, earlier studies on undergraduate nursing education and theoretical work, suggestions are made for how global health and sustainability content could be integrated into nursing education, notably by using a structural competency approach.
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- Monne Wihlborg
- Department of Health Sciences, Integrative Health Research, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, 22210 Lund, Sweden;
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- Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC), Faculty of Natural Sciences, Lund University, 22210 Lund, Sweden
- Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies (CMES), Faculty of Social Sciences, Lund University, 22210 Lund, Sweden
- Department of Languages, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Linnaeus University, 35195 Växjö, Sweden
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Linton ME, Wilson KJ, Dabney BW, Johns EF. Integrating Environmental Sustainability Content Into an RN-to-BSN Program: A Pilot Study. J Nurs Educ 2021; 59:637-641. [PMID: 33119776 DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20201020-07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The link between environmental sustainability, climate change, and health outcomes makes environmental sustainability an important topic for educators to include in nursing curricula. METHOD Students completed a sustainability in nursing learning module, over a 4-week period, during which students created blog posts based on the learning materials and clinical practice observations. The Sustainability Attitudes in Nursing Survey questionnaire was incorporated to measure changes in student attitudes regarding sustainability. RESULTS Descriptive statistics indicated that students had higher average scores on the posttest for all variables except one measurement. Paired t-test results revealed statistically significant differences in nine sustainability attitude items in the pretest and posttest scores. These findings suggest that the intervention likely contributed to improved attitudes about sustainability in the workplace. CONCLUSION Results of this study are promising because the brief intervention had a significant effect on practicing nurses' attitudes about sustainability in their work environments. [J Nurs Educ. 2020;59(11):637-641.].
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Tun S. Fulfilling a new obligation: Teaching and learning of sustainable healthcare in the medical education curriculum. MEDICAL TEACHER 2019; 41:1168-1177. [PMID: 31237167 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2019.1623870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Aims: Leading the growing international recognition of the need for sustainability in healthcare delivery, the UK medical regulator has mandated that newly qualified doctors must be able to apply the principles of sustainable healthcare to medical practice. This original research investigates how best to incorporate this new learning into the medical curriculum. Methods: Data from multiple sources were triangulated to generate themes through grounded theory. Meetings were held with representatives of key stakeholder organizations, relevant documents were reviewed and semi-structured interviews were conducted with diverse medical educators who teach sustainable healthcare. Results: There is continual pressure on space in the curriculum, and faculty lack the knowledge to teach this emerging subject, which is also difficult to examine. Students increasingly demand that sustainability be addressed in their education and future careers. Many sources of support and learning resources are available. Conclusions: Practical recommendations for implementation in any medical school include: teaching sustainability as a cross-cutting theme rather than a topic, clinicians and students learning from each other in this developing field, and embedding into assessment the wider determinants of disease. Sustainable healthcare emphasizes prevention rather than late intervention, with benefits to the environment on which health depends, healthcare systems and patients.
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- SanYuMay Tun
- Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London , London , UK
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Lopez-Medina I, Álvarez-Nieto C, Grose J, Elsbernd A, Huss N, Huynen M, Richardson J. Competencies on environmental health and pedagogical approaches in the nursing curriculum: A systematic review of the literature. Nurse Educ Pract 2019; 37:1-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2019.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2017] [Revised: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Cruz JP, Felicilda-Reynaldo RFD, Alshammari F, Alquwez N, Alicante JG, Obaid KB, Rady HEAEA, Qtait M, Silang JPBT. Factors Influencing Arab Nursing Students' Attitudes toward Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability and their Inclusion in Nursing Curricula. Public Health Nurs 2018; 35:598-605. [PMID: 29770962 DOI: 10.1111/phn.12516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the factors influencing the attitudes of Bachelor of Science in Nursing students toward climate change and environmental sustainability and the inclusion of these concepts in the nursing curricula of four Arab countries. METHOD A convenience sample of 1,059 students from four Arab countries was surveyed using the Environmental Sustainability Attitudes in Nursing Survey-2 (SANS-2) questionnaire in this descriptive-comparative study. RESULTS The majority of the respondents exhibited positive attitudes toward the five items of SANS-2, with "Environmental sustainability is an important issue for nursing" receiving the lowest mean score and "Issues about climate change should be included in the nursing curriculum" receiving the highest mean score. Saudi students had more positive attitudes toward environmental sustainability in health care compared with students from Iraq, Egypt, and the Palestinian Territories. Country of residence, type of community, and knowledge about environmental issues and their impact on health in any nursing course were significant factors that influenced attitudes toward environmental sustainability. CONCLUSION The inclusion of climate change and environmental sustainability in nursing curricula in the Arab region was emphasized by the findings. Including environmental sustainability practices in nursing education will help student nurses develop critical thinking and skills in the adaptive delivery of health care, especially when resources are scarce.
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- Jonas Preposi Cruz
- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.,College of Nursing, Warith al-Anbiya University, Karbala, Iraq
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory
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Potteiger K, Pitney WA, Cappaert TA, Wolfe A. Athletic Trainers' Attitudes and Perceptions of Environmental Sustainability. J Athl Train 2017; 52:1109-1120. [PMID: 29172650 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-52.12.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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CONTEXT Environmental sustainability efforts are becoming a critical concern in health care. However, little is known regarding how athletic trainers feel about the environment or what can be done to reduce the environmental impact of the practice of athletic training. OBJECTIVE To examine athletic trainers' attitudes toward and perceptions of factors related to environmental sustainability. DESIGN Sequential, mixed methods using a survey, focus groups, and personal interviews. SETTING Field study. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS Four hundred forty-two individuals completed the survey. Sixteen participated in the qualitative portion. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Quantitative results from the Athletic Training Environmental Impact Survey included data from a 5-point Likert scale (1 = lowest rating and 5 = highest rating). Descriptive statistics and 1-way analyses of variance were used to describe perceptions and determine differences in mean opinion, National Athletic Trainers' Association district, and use of green techniques. Qualitative data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed inductively. RESULTS The mean score for opinion of the environment was 3.30 ± 0.52. A difference was found between opinion and National Athletic Trainers' Association district ( F9, 429 = 2.43, P = .01). A Bonferroni post hoc analysis identified this difference ( P = .03) between members of District 2 (Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania) and District 9 (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee). An inductive analysis resulted in 3 emergent themes: (1) barriers to using green techniques, (2) motivators for using green techniques, and (3) solutions to overcoming the barriers. The information gleaned from participants in the qualitative portion of the study can be useful for clinicians wishing to implement basic conservation efforts in their practice settings and may guide future sustainability projects. CONCLUSIONS Overall, participants reported a positive opinion of environmental sustainability topics related to athletic training. However, many barriers to practicing green techniques were identified.
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Maxwell J, Blashki G. Teaching About Climate Change in Medical Education: An Opportunity. J Public Health Res 2016; 5:673. [PMID: 27190980 PMCID: PMC4856872 DOI: 10.4081/jphr.2016.673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Accepted: 03/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Climate change threatens many of the gains in development and health over the last century. However, it could also be a catalyst for a necessary societal transformation to a sustainable and healthy future. Doctors have a crucial role in climate change mitigation and health system adaptation to prepare for emergent health threats and a carbon-constrained future. This paper argues that climate change should be integrated into medical education for three reasons: first, to prepare students for clinical practice in a climate-changing world; secondly, to promote public health and eco-health literacy; and finally, to deepen existing learning and strengthen graduate attributes. This paper builds on existing literature and the authors' experience to outline potential learning objectives, teaching methods and assessment tasks. In the wake of recent progress at the United Nations climate change conference, COP-21, it is hoped that this paper will assist universities to integrate teaching about climate change into medical education. Significance for public healthThere is a strong case for teaching about climate change in medical education. Anthropogenic climate change is accepted by scientists, governments and health authorities internationally. Given the dire implications for human health, climate change is of fundamental relevance to future doctors. Integrating climate change into medical education offers an opportunity for future doctors to develop skills and insights essential for clinical practice and a public health role in a climate-changing world. This echoes a broader call for improved public health literacy among medical graduates. This paper provides medical schools with a rationale and an outline for teaching on climate change.
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- Janie Maxwell
- The Nossal Institute for Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Australia
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