THE ROLE OF NURSES IN ADDRESSING HEALTH EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND WILDFIRES
The present study reviews existing evidence regarding the role of nursing in responses to climate change and wildfires caused by climate change, with the aim of enhancing nurses’ awareness about these issues. A total of 21 studies published between 2014 to 2021 and written in English or Turkish were...
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| description | The present study reviews existing evidence regarding the role of nursing in responses to climate change and wildfires caused by climate change, with the aim of enhancing nurses’ awareness about these issues. A total of 21 studies published between 2014 to 2021 and written in English or Turkish were included in the review. Analysis focused on the role of nursing in lessening negative impacts from climate change and wildfires. There is evidence to suggest that nurses can significantly assist with the prevention and alleviation of the effects of climate change and wildfires. Based on these findings, it is recommended that nurses take an active role in reducing likely risks and responding effectively when needed. The importance of flexible and proactive health systems that can predict needs during emergencies is also highlighted. Nurses should lead the way in designing national and international policies on emergencies and disasters, making suggestions, and contributing to national emergency response plans, management of human resources, and the continuity of basic care services. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-90a259a131474d8b9c7f7a1da75a0b962022-12-22T02:24:46ZengTermedia Publishing HouseHealth Problems of Civilization2353-69422354-02652022-01-01161313610.5114/hpc.2021.11121345723THE ROLE OF NURSES IN ADDRESSING HEALTH EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND WILDFIRESSeda Baykara MatThe present study reviews existing evidence regarding the role of nursing in responses to climate change and wildfires caused by climate change, with the aim of enhancing nurses’ awareness about these issues. A total of 21 studies published between 2014 to 2021 and written in English or Turkish were included in the review. Analysis focused on the role of nursing in lessening negative impacts from climate change and wildfires. There is evidence to suggest that nurses can significantly assist with the prevention and alleviation of the effects of climate change and wildfires. Based on these findings, it is recommended that nurses take an active role in reducing likely risks and responding effectively when needed. The importance of flexible and proactive health systems that can predict needs during emergencies is also highlighted. Nurses should lead the way in designing national and international policies on emergencies and disasters, making suggestions, and contributing to national emergency response plans, management of human resources, and the continuity of basic care services.https://www.termedia.pl/THE-ROLE-OF-NURSES-IN-ADDRESSING-HEALTH-EFFECTS-OF-CLIMATE-CHANGE-AND-WILDFIRES,99,45723,1,1.htmlwildfires climate change nurses nursing health |
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| title | THE ROLE OF NURSES IN ADDRESSING HEALTH EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND WILDFIRES |
| title_full | THE ROLE OF NURSES IN ADDRESSING HEALTH EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND WILDFIRES |
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| title_full_unstemmed | THE ROLE OF NURSES IN ADDRESSING HEALTH EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND WILDFIRES |
| title_short | THE ROLE OF NURSES IN ADDRESSING HEALTH EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND WILDFIRES |
| title_sort | role of nurses in addressing health effects of climate change and wildfires |
| topic | wildfires climate change nurses nursing health |
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