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

Ward, A; Martin, S; Richards, C; Ward, I; Tulleners, T; Hills, D; Wapau, H; Levett-Jones, T; Best, O

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

Ward, A Martin, S Richards, C Ward, I Tulleners, T Hills, D Wapau, H Levett-Jones, T

Best, O

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Citation:: Nurs Outlook, 2024, 72, (5), pp. 102235
Issue Date:: 2024-07-13

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dc.contributor.author	Ward, A
dc.contributor.author	Martin, S
dc.contributor.author	Richards, C
dc.contributor.author	Ward, I
dc.contributor.author	Tulleners, T
dc.contributor.author	Hills, D
dc.contributor.author	Wapau, H
dc.contributor.author	Levett-Jones, T https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4279-8957
dc.contributor.author	Best, O
dc.date.accessioned	2024-09-19T04:41:10Z
dc.date.available	2024-06-22
dc.date.available	2024-09-19T04:41:10Z
dc.date.issued	2024-07-13
dc.identifier.citation	Nurs Outlook, 2024, 72, (5), pp. 102235
dc.identifier.issn	0029-6554
dc.identifier.issn	1528-3968
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/180869
dc.description.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.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
dc.relation.ispartof	Nurs Outlook
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.outlook.2024.102235
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	1110 Nursing
dc.subject.classification	Nursing
dc.subject.classification	4205 Nursing
dc.title	Enhancing primary healthcare nurses' preparedness for climate-induced extreme weather events.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	72
utslib.location.activity	United States
utslib.for	1110 Nursing
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/School of Nursing and Midwifery
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups/Climate Change & Health Research Collaborative (CCHRC)
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dc.rights.license	This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.date.updated	2024-09-19T04:41:08Z
pubs.issue	5
pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.volume	72
utslib.citation.issue	5

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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