Environmental diseases, recognition for care: A qualitative study of nurses’ perceptions-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Environmental diseases, recognition for care: A qualitative study of nurses’ perceptions

Published:2024-05-16 Issue:4 Volume:41 Page:684-689
ISSN:0737-1209
Container-title:Public Health Nursing
language:en
Short-container-title:Public Health Nursing

Author:

Bolgeo Tatiana¹^ORCID,Di Matteo Roberta¹^ORCID,Gardalini Menada¹^ORCID,Ruta Federico²^ORCID,Iacorossi Laura³^ORCID,Gambalunga Francesca⁴^ORCID,Maconi Antonio¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Research Training Innovation Infrastructure Research and Innovation Department (DAIRI) Azienda Ospedaliero ‐ Universitaria SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo Alessandria Italy

2. Director of Nursing Professions ASL, BT Andria Italy

3. Department of Life, Health and Health Professions Sciences Link Campus University Rome Italy

4. Professional Health Care Services Department University Hospital “Policlinico Umberto I” Rome Italy

Abstract

AbstractObjectivesThis study aims to investigate hospital nurses' perceptions of illness due to environmental exposures.DesignA qualitative exploratory study, designed in accordance with the specified reporting guidelines for qualitative research.SampleNurses working in Italian hospitals.MethodsSemi‐structured interviews were used to collect data, then evaluated using the framework analysis methodology. Data collection was from January to June 2022 and analysed from July to September 2022.ResultsForty‐two nurses were interviewed. Data analysis revealed three themes: 1) the concept of disease in relation to environmental exposure; 2) the dangers of chemical and physical substances; 3) environmental changes cause concern and a sense of helplessness for the future.ConclusionsThe results suggest the need for specific training on topics related to environmental disease types, environmental exposure, preventive measures, health promotion, and environmental impact to support professional development and support nurses in the management of this important aspect of health care.

Publisher

Wiley

Link

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/phn.13332

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