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- 1. STRENGTHENING NURSING EDUCATION CAPACITYRELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION Preparing Nurses for Climate-Resilient Healthcare DR REGIE P. DE JESUS Dr. Yanga’s Colleges, Inc. Philippines
- 2. WHAT IS CLIMATECHANGE? • Rising global temperatures Fig.1 April mean temperature 2024. The blue outline shows the region with the most extreme heat in South Asia.
- 4. WHAT IS CLIMATECHANGE? Increased frequency of extreme weather events
- 5. WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE? Increasedfrequency of extreme weather events
- 6. WHAT IS CLIMATECHANGE? • Impact on ecosystems, food security, and human health
- 7. WHY IS CLIMATECHANGE A NURSING CONCERN? Increased incidence of climate-related illnesses (e.g., heatstroke, respiratory conditions) Disruption of healthcare delivery during disasters Vulnerable populations disproportionately affected
- 8. THE ROLE OFNURSING IN CLIMATE ACTION Direct Care Recognizing and treating climate-related illnesses Advocacy Influencing policies to protect public health Education Teaching communities about climate resilience Research Investigating health impacts of climate change
- 9. THE ROLE OFNURSING IN CLIMATE ACTION Direct Care Recognizing and treating climate-related illnesses
- 10. THE ROLE OFNURSING IN CLIMATE ACTION Advocacy Influencing policies to protect public health
- 11. THE ROLE OFNURSING IN CLIMATE ACTION
- 12. THE ROLE OFNURSING IN CLIMATE ACTION Education Teaching communities about climate resilience
- 13. THE ROLE OFNURSING IN CLIMATE ACTION Research Investigating health impacts of climate change
- 14. Limited curriculum onclimate change and health Insufficient emphasis on environmental sustainability in healthcare CHALLENGES IN CURRENT NURSING EDUCATION
- 15. Limited curriculum onclimate change and health Insufficient emphasis on environmental sustainability in healthcare CHALLENGES IN CURRENT NURSING EDUCATION
- 16. CHALLENGES IN CURRENT NURSING EDUCATION •Lack of practical training in disaster preparedness and response • Inadequate focus on health equity in the context of climate change
- 17. CHALLENGES IN CURRENT NURSING EDUCATION •Lack of practical training in disaster preparedness and response • Inadequate focus on health equity in the context of climate change
- 18. STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN NURSINGEDUCATION 1. Curriculum Enhancement Focus on disaster management, health equity, and resilience Integrate climate change topics across nursing courses Include case studies and simulations
- 19. STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN NURSINGEDUCATION 1. Curriculum Enhancement Focus on disaster management, health equity, and resilience Integrate climate change topics across nursing courses Include case studies and simulations
- 20. STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN NURSINGEDUCATION 2.Interdisciplinary Collaboration Offer joint workshops or courses Partner with environmental science, public health, and policy experts
- 21. STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN NURSINGEDUCATION 3. Professional Development Provide access to relevant research and resources Train nursing faculty on climate and health issues
- 22. STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN NURSINGEDUCATION 4.Community Engagement Encourage student participation in advocacy and awareness campaigns Incorporate service-learning projects focused on climate resilience
- 23. STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN NURSING EDUCATION 4.Community Engagement Encourage student participationin advocacy and awareness campaigns Incorporate service-learning projects focused on climate resilience
- 24. STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN NURSINGEDUCATION 4. Community Engagement Encourage student participation in advocacy and awareness campaigns Incorporate service-learning projects focused on climate resilience
- 25. KEY COMPETENCIES FOR NURSES •RISK ASSESSMENT: IDENTIFYING CLIMATE- RELATED HEALTH RISKS
- 26. KEY COMPETENCIES FOR NURSES •HEALTH EDUCATION: PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT BEHAVIORS
- 27. KEY COMPETENCIES FOR NURSES •DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: TRAINING IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE
- 28. KEY COMPETENCIES FOR NURSES ADVOCACY, ENGAGING IN POLICY DISCUSSIONS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
- 29. Objective: Train nursingstudents to respond to climate- related disasters DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SIMULATION IN NURSING EDUCATION • Conduct mock scenarios (e.g., flood response, heatwave management) • Emphasize interprofessional teamwork • Evaluate student performance and provide feedback
- 30. • Incorporate climate-relatedhealth questions in licensing exams • Track student participation in climate-related projects • Evaluate improvements in climate literacy among nursing graduates • Assess the impact of nurse-led climate interventions in communities MEASURING SUCCESS
- 31. • Climate changeis a pressing global health issue, and nurses are essential to the response. • Strengthening nursing education equips future nurses to tackle climate-related challenges effectively. • Together, we can build a healthcare system that is resilient and sustainable. CONCLUSION
- 32. • Commit tointegrating climate change education in nursing curricula. • Collaborate with stakeholders to drive change in healthcare practices. • Empower nurses to lead climate resilience efforts. CALL TO ACTION
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