Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

What is Climate?

What is Climate?

Climate refers to the prevailing weather conditions in a specific area over an extended period. As the saying goes, “Climate is what you expect. Weather is what you get.” Climate is influenced by geographic factors, such as latitude, terrain, and proximity to bodies of water.

Microbes and Climate Change

Microbes and Climate Change

Microorganisms are pivotal agents in Earth's biogeochemical cycles, significantly influencing climate dynamics through their metabolic activities. These microbes modulate the levels of key greenhouse gases by both contributing to and helping mitigate climate change.Microbial Contributions to Greenhouse Gas EmissionsRising global temperatures accelerate microbial metabolism, which, in turn, speeds up the decomposition of organic matter. This process releases carbon dioxide (CO₂) through...

Dimensions of Health and Illness

Dimensions of Health and Illness

The factors influencing the health-illness continuum can be internal or external and may or may not be under conscious control. They are related to the following eight human dimensions, and each dimension is interrelated to one other.

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II

Models of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention II

The person's health status fluctuates continually, varying from being in good health to becoming ill and returning to being healthy. To understand the concept of illness prevention, there are two models. First, the health-illness continuum model is a graphic representation of an individual's wellness. It states that a person is considered healthy in the absence of physical disease and the presence of good emotional health.
The agent-host-environment model states that disease results...

Global Climate Change

Global Climate Change

Throughout its ~4.5 billion year history, the Earth has experienced periods of warming and cooling. However, the current drastic increase in global temperatures is well outside of the Earth’s cyclic norms, and evidence for human-caused global climate change is compelling. Paleoclimatology, the study of ancient climate conditions, provides ample evidence for human-caused global climate change by comparing recent conditions with those in the past.

Steps in Outbreak Investigation

Steps in Outbreak Investigation

In the ever-evolving field of public health, statistical analysis serves as a cornerstone for understanding and managing disease outbreaks. By leveraging various statistical tools, health professionals can predict potential outbreaks, analyze ongoing situations, and devise effective responses to mitigate impact. For that to happen, there are a few possible stages of the analysis:

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Researching teaching-learning concepts in the health professions using document analyses?

GMS journal for medical education·2026

Same author

Heat spells and birth and peripartum pregnancy complications in Germany: a scoping review.

Archives of gynecology and obstetrics·2026

Same author

Chatbot-Mediated Learning For Caregiving Relatives of People With Dementia: Empirical Findings and Didactical Implications For Mulitprofessional Health Care.

Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare·2024

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 5, 2026

Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework

Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework

Published on: July 24, 2016

Conceptualising Climate Vulnerability in Health Sciences Through Scenario-Based Learning.

Manfred Fiedler¹, Daniela Schmitz¹

¹Department for Human Medicine, Innovative and Digital Methods of Teaching and Learning in Multiprofessional Health Care, Witten/Herdecke University, D-58455 Witten, Germany.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

|May 4, 2026

Summary

Ecological public health addresses climate change impacts. Scenario-based learning effectively enhances healthcare professionals' awareness of climate change effects on human health, particularly for vulnerable populations.

Keywords:

climate change climate events ecological public health higher education scenario-based learning vulnerability

More Related Videos

Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques

Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques

Published on: December 9, 2022

Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions

Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions

Published on: March 31, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 5, 2026

Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework

Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework

Published on: July 24, 2016

Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques

Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques

Published on: December 9, 2022

Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions

Using Generative Art to Convey Past and Future Climate Transitions

Published on: March 31, 2023

Area of Science:

Public Health
Environmental Health
Medical Education

Background:

Anthropogenic climate change presents significant public health risks.
Ecological public health, focusing on climate vulnerability, is an emerging paradigm.
Preparing health professionals to manage climate events and their health impacts is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the integration of climate change into healthcare education.
To evaluate scenario-based learning as a method for climate change education in health professions.
To assess the impact of this educational approach on professional awareness.

Main Methods:

Two case studies involving scenario-based learning were conducted.
Participants included a multiprofessional course and a multidisciplinary student group.
Evaluation utilized questionnaires for self-reflection and group discussions for outcome reflection.

Main Results:

Scenario-based learning proved effective in increasing awareness of climate change impacts on health.
The learning environment and group structure influenced the effectiveness of the method.
Students reflected positively on their learning experiences regarding climate-related health issues.

Conclusions:

Scenario-based learning is a valuable tool for educating health professionals on climate change and health.
Tailoring educational strategies to specific learning contexts is important for maximizing impact.
Enhanced professional awareness is crucial for addressing the public health challenges posed by climate change.