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Impacts on Global Health from Nursing Research
Kimberly Baltzell1,2, Monica McLemore2, Mona Shattell3
1Center for Global Health, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California.
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|February 22, 2017
Summary
Nursing science offers vital solutions for infectious diseases in low-income countries. This research highlights how nurses improve HIV, family planning, and Ebola virus disease care globally.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Nursing Science
- Infectious Disease Management
Background:
- Infectious diseases disproportionately impact low- and middle-income countries.
- Healthcare worker shortages, particularly nurses, hinder effective patient care.
- Nursing science is crucial for developing practical, patient-centered health solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To showcase the impact of nursing science on global health challenges.
- To provide examples of nursing interventions improving care delivery.
- To highlight nursing's role in infectious disease management and prevention.
Main Methods:
- Case study approach examining nursing interventions in diverse global health areas.
- Focus on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing and prevention in Malawi.
- Analysis of family planning initiatives in Kenya and Ebola virus disease response.
Main Results:
- Nursing-led strategies have demonstrably improved HIV testing and prevention outcomes.
- Nursing interventions have enhanced access to and uptake of family planning services.
- Nurses play a critical role in the effective containment and management of Ebola virus disease.
Conclusions:
- Nursing science is a powerful driver for improving global health outcomes, especially in infectious disease control.
- Investing in nursing is essential for addressing healthcare worker shortages and enhancing patient care.
- The presented examples underscore the significant contribution of nurses to public health initiatives worldwide.
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