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Intersectionality in nursing research: A systematic review.
Elin Siira1, Karolina Linden2, Sara Wallström2,3
1School of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University, Göteborg, Sweden.
Nursing Open
|October 6, 2023
Summary
This review synthesized nursing research on intersectionality, finding varied definitions and limited empirical studies. More rigorous research is needed to understand health inequities.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Social Determinants of Health
- Health Equity
Background:
- Intersectionality is increasingly recognized as crucial for understanding complex health disparities.
- Nursing research has begun to explore intersectionality, but its application remains inconsistent.
Approach:
- A systematic literature review was conducted using PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
- PubMed and CINAHL databases were searched for empirical and theoretical nursing studies published before February 2022.
- Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal tools assessed the quality of included studies.
Key Points:
- 60 studies met the inclusion criteria, revealing diverse applications of intersectionality in nursing.
- Significant heterogeneity exists in the definition and application of intersectionality within nursing research.
- The majority of included studies were theoretical, with few employing empirical approaches.
Conclusions:
- A clear, robust framework for defining and understanding intersectionality in nursing is urgently needed.
- Increased empirical research is essential to effectively utilize intersectionality and address health inequities in nursing.
- This review highlights the need for methodological advancements in applying intersectionality to nursing scholarship.
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