Rapid Review: Integrating Climate Change into Nursing Practices and Education in the Arab Middle East

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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20251368

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Climate change, Nursing, Nursing Student, Nurse, Arab, Middle East

Abstract

Introduction: The Middle East confronts substantial challenges from climate change, characterized by elevated temperatures, water shortages, and increasingly severe weather phenomena. Despite its crucial significance, Arab nursing students lack a notable education regarding climate issues. This study examines the integration of climate change considerations within nursing across Arab Middle Eastern countries. 
Methods: A rapid review of studies published between 2018 and 2024 focused on climate change in nursing education and practices. Major academic databases, including Scopus and Web of Science, were searched using terms related to nursing and climate change. Thirteen studies were included in the final review following the recommendations proposed by PRISMA. 
Results: The studies centered on nursing students, interns, and professionals, emphasizing the implications of climate change on health practices. Key themes included climate change integration in education and the role of nursing interventions, highlighting the need for improved educational strategies and interdisciplinary collaboration. 
Conclusions: There is a crucial need for a comprehensive framework in nursing education that integrates climate change and environmental health, emphasizing emotional well-being and proactive strategies to address climate-related health impacts and promote environmentally conscious behaviors among vulnerable populations

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2025-01-13

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Elzeiny A, Loutfy A. Rapid Review: Integrating Climate Change into Nursing Practices and Education in the Arab Middle East. Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología [Internet]. 2025 Jan. 13 [cited 2025 Feb. 19];5:1368. Available from: https://sct.ageditor.ar/index.php/sct/article/view/1368