Enhancing primary healthcare nurses’ preparedness for climate-induced extreme weather events

IF 4.1 2区医学 Q1 NURSING Nursing Outlook Pub Date : 2024-07-13 DOI:10.1016/j.outlook.2024.102235

Aletha Ward PhD, MBA, BNur , Sophia Martin GradDip Psych, BSc (Hons) , Catelyn Richards BNur, MLeadership , Isabella Ward BBusCom , Tracey Tulleners MAdvPrac , Danny Hills BN, MN Hons, PhD , Hylda Wapau BNSc, GradDipIndigHlthProm, MPH&TM , Tracy Levett-Jones PhD, RN, MEd , Odette Best PhD, MPhil, RN

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Abstract

Background

Climate Change is causing frequent and sever extreme weather events globally, impacting human health and well-being. Primary healthcare (PHC) nurses' are at the forefront of addressing these challenges and must be prepared.

Purpose

This scoping revieww explored literature on the preparedness of the PHC nursing workforce for extreme weather events and identify gaps in knowledge and practice.

Methods

Using Arksey and O’Malley's framework, a comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, CINHAL, Web of Sciences, and ProQuest, on studies from 2014-2024, addressing PHC nurses’ preparedness.

Discussion

Nine studies were identified and highlighted a need for preparedness training and facility-based preparedness plans. Key themes included prioritizing regional networks, clinical leadership, service delivery, health information, health workforce, medical products and technologies, and financing.

Conclusion

Strengthening PHC nurses' resilience against extreme weather requires targeted professional development, mental health support, comprehensive planning, and collaborative efforts. Future strategies should enhance PHC nurses' capacity through training, support, and policy development.

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背景气候变化导致全球频繁发生严重的极端天气事件，影响人类的健康和福祉。本综述探讨了初级卫生保健（PHC）护理人员应对极端天气事件的准备情况，并找出了知识和实践方面的差距。方法采用Arksey和O'Malley的框架，在PubMed、Scopus、CINHAL、Web of Sciences和ProQuest上对2014-2024年有关初级保健护士准备情况的研究进行了全面检索。讨论确定了9项研究，并强调了对准备培训和基于设施的准备计划的需求。关键主题包括优先考虑区域网络、临床领导、服务提供、卫生信息、卫生工作者队伍、医疗产品和技术以及融资。结论加强初级保健中心护士应对极端天气的能力需要有针对性的专业发展、心理健康支持、全面规划和协作努力。未来的战略应通过培训、支持和政策制定来提高初级保健中心护士的能力。

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Nursing Outlook 医学-护理

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期刊介绍： Nursing Outlook, a bimonthly journal, provides innovative ideas for nursing leaders through peer-reviewed articles and timely reports. Each issue examines current issues and trends in nursing practice, education, and research, offering progressive solutions to the challenges facing the profession. Nursing Outlook is the official journal of the American Academy of Nursing and the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science and supports their mission to serve the public and the nursing profession by advancing health policy and practice through the generation, synthesis, and dissemination of nursing knowledge. The journal is included in MEDLINE, CINAHL and the Journal Citation Reports published by Clarivate Analytics.