Tatiana Bolgeo, Roberta Di Matteo, Menada Gardalini, Federico Ruta, Laura Iacorossi, Francesca Gambalunga, Antonio Maconi
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Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to investigate hospital nurses' perceptions of illness due to environmental exposures.
Design: A qualitative exploratory study, designed in accordance with the specified reporting guidelines for qualitative research.
Sample: Nurses working in Italian hospitals.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data, then evaluated using the framework analysis methodology. Data collection was from January to June 2022 and analysed from July to September 2022.
Results: Forty-two nurses were interviewed. Data analysis revealed three themes: 1) the concept of disease in relation to environmental exposure; 2) the dangers of chemical and physical substances; 3) environmental changes cause concern and a sense of helplessness for the future.
Conclusions: The results suggest the need for specific training on topics related to environmental disease types, environmental exposure, preventive measures, health promotion, and environmental impact to support professional development and support nurses in the management of this important aspect of health care.
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Accounts of Chemical Research presents short, concise and critical articles offering easy-to-read overviews of basic research and applications in all areas of chemistry and biochemistry. These short reviews focus on research from the author’s own laboratory and are designed to teach the reader about a research project. In addition, Accounts of Chemical Research publishes commentaries that give an informed opinion on a current research problem. Special Issues online are devoted to a single topic of unusual activity and significance.
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