Concept analysis of climate science literacy: implications to nursing and healthcare professions education

IF 1.9 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2024.07.002

Jehad A. Rababah PhD, RN

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Abstract

Aim

This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the concept "climate science literacy", including its defining attributes, antecedents, consequences, empirical referents, and relevance to healthcare professionals and nurses.

Design

Walker and Avant methodology was used.

Data sources

CINAHL, Medline, PubMed, and Scopus databases were searched in March 2024.

Results

A total of 36 articles and 3 reports were included in this concept analysis. One of the main findings of this study was the limited research on climate science literacy in nursing and healthcare.

Conclusion

Achieving climate science literacy is necessary for making informed decisions and taking appropriate actions to overcome the impacts of climate change. This analysis identified 5 defining attributes and 5 consequences of climate science literacy that are directly linked to human health and behaviors. Studying these attributes and consequences could help healthcare professionals to better understand the impact of climate change on health outcomes. This concept analysis serves as a foundational resource for educators, healthcare practitioners, and policymakers seeking to integrate climate science literacy into the training and practice of healthcare professionals.

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气候科学素养的概念分析：对护理和医疗保健专业教育的影响

目的本研究提供了对“气候科学素养”概念的全面理解，包括其定义属性、前因由、后果、经验参照以及与医疗保健专业人员和护士的相关性。采用DesignWalker和Avant方法。数据来源检索于2024年3月的cinahl、Medline、PubMed和Scopus数据库。结果本次概念分析共纳入文献36篇，报告3篇。本研究的主要发现之一是对护理和医疗保健中气候科学素养的研究有限。实现气候科学素养对于做出明智的决策和采取适当的行动来克服气候变化的影响是必要的。该分析确定了与人类健康和行为直接相关的气候科学素养的5个决定性属性和5个后果。研究这些属性和后果可以帮助医疗保健专业人员更好地了解气候变化对健康结果的影响。这一概念分析是教育工作者、医疗从业人员和政策制定者寻求将气候科学素养纳入医疗专业人员的培训和实践的基础资源。

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Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty