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Nursing and the Sustainable Development Goals: A Scoping Review
Lorraine Fields1, Stephanie Perkiss2, Bonnie Amelia Dean3
1PhD Candidate, Lecturer, School of Nursing, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
Summary
Nurses play a vital role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Increased education and engagement in research and policy are crucial for both individual nurses and the profession to contribute effectively to the SDGs.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Nursing Practice
- Sustainable Development
Background:
- The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted in 2015 by all member states.
- The SDGs represent ambitious targets for global economic, social, and environmental improvement.
- Nurses are recognized as key contributors to achieving the SDGs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review synthesizing literature on the role of nursing in relation to the SDGs.
- To identify how nurses and the nursing profession can contribute to the SDGs.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review methodology following Arksey and O'Malley's five-stage framework was employed.
- Literature searches were conducted on electronic databases from 2015 to 2020.
- Keywords included "nurse OR nurses OR nursing" and "Sustainable Development Goals OR SDGs".
Main Results:
- Out of 447 identified articles, 35 were relevant for the review.
- Analysis revealed two perspectives: the individual nurse and the nursing profession.
- Individual nurses may lack awareness and connection to the SDGs in their clinical roles.
Conclusions:
- Increased awareness and education are needed for individual nurses to connect with the SDGs.
- The nursing profession should enhance research and policy engagement related to the SDGs.
- Meaningful contribution to the SDGs requires education, research commitment, and participation in decision-making.
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