Reimagining the role of nursing education in emissions reduction
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Article Title | Reimagining the role of nursing education in emissions reduction |
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ERA Journal ID | 41337 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Ward, Aletha (Author), Heart, Diane (Author), Richards, Catelyn (Author), Bayliss, Luke T. (Author), Holmes, Mark (Author), Keogh, Samantha (Author) and Best, Odette (Author) |
Journal Title | Teaching and Learning in Nursing |
Journal Citation | 17 (4), pp. 410-416 |
Number of Pages | 7 |
Year | 2022 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1557-2013 |
1557-3087 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2022.02.003 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1557308722000154 |
Abstract | Background: The healthcare sector is a significant producer of emissions globally and yet paradoxically cares for those who are most impacted by climate change. Purpose: This rapid review examined the role of the nurse in reducing emissions within the hospital setting. Methods: Literature meeting inclusion criteria were identified from 2009 to 2021, resulting in 11 primary research papers being reviewed. Finding: The review found that nurses, the largest profession within the healthcare workforce, are in a unique position to influence emissions reduction in the hospital setting. Conclusion: Whilst nurses have not reached their full potential in influencing emissions reduction, education, setting policy direction, and undertaking research are pivotal for the nursing profession to reduce emissions within the hospital setting. |
Keywords | Climate change, climate justice, education, emissions reduction, environment |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420599. Nursing not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
Byline Affiliations | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
Centre for Health Research (Research) | |
School of Law and Justice | |
Australian College of Nursing, Australia | |
School of Psychology and Counselling | |
Queensland University of Technology |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q7485/reimagining-the-role-of-nursing-education-in-emissions-reduction
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