Environmental diseases, recognition for care: A qualitative study of nurses' perceptions
Tatiana Bolgeo1, Roberta Di Matteo1, Menada Gardalini1
1Research Training Innovation Infrastructure, Research and Innovation Department (DAIRI), Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy.
Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|May 16, 2024
Summary
Hospital nurses perceive environmental exposures as a significant health risk, citing chemical and physical dangers. They express concern and helplessness regarding future environmental changes, highlighting a need for specialized training.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Occupational Health
- Nursing Research
Background:
- Growing awareness of environmental exposures impacting human health.
- Limited understanding of healthcare professionals' perceptions regarding environmental disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore hospital nurses' views on illness stemming from environmental exposures.
- To identify key themes in nurses' understanding of environmental health risks.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploratory study utilizing semi-structured interviews.
- Framework analysis methodology applied to interview data.
- Data collected from 42 nurses in Italian hospitals (Jan-Sept 2022).
Main Results:
- Nurses conceptualize disease in relation to environmental factors.
- Awareness of dangers posed by chemical and physical environmental substances.
- Environmental changes evoke concern and feelings of helplessness among nurses.
Conclusions:
- Need for enhanced nurse training on environmental diseases and exposure management.
- Importance of education in preventive measures, health promotion, and environmental impact.
- Supporting nurses to effectively manage environmental health aspects in patient care.
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