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Nursing Theory in the Quest for the Sustainable Development Goals
William E Rosa1, Barbara M Dossey2,3, Mary Koithan4
1RWJF Future of Nursing Scholar, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|March 18, 2020
Summary
Nursing theory is crucial for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It guides professional leadership and practice, ensuring nurses can address global health and equity challenges by 2030.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Global Health
- Sustainable Development
Background:
- The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim for a better world by 2030.
- Nurses play a key role in achieving the SDGs through leadership and practice.
- Nursing theory provides the foundation for evidence-based practice and knowledge development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical role of nursing theory in realizing the SDGs.
- To demonstrate the connection between nursing theory and the achievement of global development goals.
- To emphasize the importance of theory for nurses in diverse global settings.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing nursing theories.
- Analysis of the alignment between nursing theory and SDG themes (People, Planet, Peace, Prosperity, Partnership).
- Discussion of select middle-range theories in the context of SDGs.
Main Results:
- All nursing theories are relevant to the SDGs.
- Specific theories offer valuable frameworks for contextualizing nursing practice within the SDG agenda.
- Theory is vital for equipping nurses to meet present and future global needs.
Conclusions:
- Nursing theory is indispensable for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Theory-guided practice empowers nurses to contribute significantly to global well-being.
- Nurses, informed by theory, are essential agents for achieving a sustainable and equitable future.
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