Nursing Interventions to Reduce Health Risks from Climate Change Impact in Urban Areas: A Scoping Review.
Maria João Salvador Costa1, Ulisses Azeiteiro2, Robert Ryan3
1Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS), Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Lisboa, Portugal.
Summary
Nurses are vital in addressing climate change impacts on urban public health. This review maps nursing interventions promoting healthier, decarbonized lifestyles and reducing climate-related health risks.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Environmental Science
- Nursing Research
Background:
- Cities face heightened climate change impacts, positioning public health as crucial for mitigation and adaptation.
- Nurses, as a large segment of public health professionals, are key in promoting healthy behaviors and decarbonized lifestyles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map existing evidence on nursing interventions for reducing climate change-related health risks in urban areas.
- To identify nursing-led strategies that promote climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review following the JBI methodological framework.
- Searches across multiple databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, etc.) for studies from January 2014 to October 2024.
- Inclusion of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies, with data extraction by two independent reviewers.
Main Results:
- Twenty-seven studies were included, focusing on nursing professionals.
- Eight categories of nursing interventions were identified, supporting decarbonized lifestyles and reducing climate risks.
- Key roles include empowering communities, promoting climate literacy, advocating for policy change, and engaging in activism.
Conclusions:
- Nurses are essential in addressing the health consequences of climate change in urban settings.
- Nursing interventions can effectively promote climate awareness, healthier behaviors, and environmental activism.
- Evidence supports nurses' expanded role in climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.
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