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Laari L, Duma SE. A call for total nursing role reformation: Perceptions of Ghanaian nurses. Nurs Inq 2023:e12549. [PMID: 36938779 DOI: 10.1111/nin.12549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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Nurses in Ghana believe that training, practise, practitioner and policy reforms are required for total nursing profession reform to be effective. Their views for role reformation in the nursing profession, which is currently needed, are not only academic but also clinically relevant in the pursuit of health equity and quality nursing care. We explored and described nurses' views on their roles in the profession using data collected from 24 professional nurses in three regional hospitals in Ghana. Using an inductive descriptive qualitative design, data were gathered and analysed using a qualitative content analysis to describe the views of the nurses. Four major themes, namely practise reforms, practitioner reforms, training reforms and policy reforms have emerged in relation to role reformation in the nursing profession. Three strategic areas, practitioner attitudes, new training modalities and policy realignment, must be reviewed and remodelled for better positioning of the nursing profession before its entire role reformation.
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- Luke Laari
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
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Mendes IAC, Ventura CAA, Silva ÍR, Gir E, de Almeida EWS, Queiroz AAFLN, Carrara BS, Fernandes RHH, da Silva TP, de Sousa ÁFL. Alignment and contribution of nursing doctoral programs to achieve the sustainable development goals. HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH 2020; 18:86. [PMID: 33160380 PMCID: PMC7648269 DOI: 10.1186/s12960-020-00530-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Different social segments from several regions of the world face challenges in order to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Nursing represents the greatest number of health workforce in the globe, dealing with these challenges in different paths, among them the training of human resources. In this context, the goal of this study was to compare the relationship between the objectives and research areas underlying nursing doctoral programs in Latin America and the SDGs. METHOD Documental research comparing data of all Latin American nursing doctoral programs and the SDGs, conducted between January and March 2020. RESULTS From the total of 56 existing programs in Latin America, this study analyzed 52 of them, representing 92.8% of the total. Most nursing doctoral programs have contributed to SDG 3, in addition to goals 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 16. The SDGs 11, 13, 14, 15 and 17 were not related to any of the analyzed programs. Data reveal that the training of nursing PhDs is essential to fulfilling these goals. Results also indicate a need of programs to remain committed to relationships that enhance nursing skills to cope with the current challenges in terms of global health, such as investments for the reduction of social and gender inequities. CONCLUSION The doctoral training of nurses in Latin America needs to be better aligned with the sustainable development goals (SDGs), since there is a high concentration in SDG 3. We believe that nursing will bring a greater contribution to the movement to protect planetary health as the principles governing nursing practices are better aligned with international health demands and agendas.
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- Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes
- Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, University of São Paulo, Avenida dos Bandeirantes, 3900, Campus Universitário, Bairro Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-902, Brazil.
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- Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, University of São Paulo, Avenida dos Bandeirantes, 3900, Campus Universitário, Bairro Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-902, Brazil
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- Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, University of São Paulo, Avenida dos Bandeirantes, 3900, Campus Universitário, Bairro Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-902, Brazil
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- Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, University of São Paulo, Avenida dos Bandeirantes, 3900, Campus Universitário, Bairro Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-902, Brazil
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- Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, University of São Paulo, Avenida dos Bandeirantes, 3900, Campus Universitário, Bairro Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-902, Brazil
- Global Health and Tropical Medicine, Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, University of São Paulo, Avenida dos Bandeirantes, 3900, Campus Universitário, Bairro Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-902, Brazil
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- Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, University of São Paulo, Avenida dos Bandeirantes, 3900, Campus Universitário, Bairro Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-902, Brazil
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- Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, University of São Paulo, Avenida dos Bandeirantes, 3900, Campus Universitário, Bairro Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-902, Brazil
- Global Health and Tropical Medicine, Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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Background: The interest in Global Health (GH) as an academic discipline has increased in the last decade. This article reports the findings of a scoping review of studies about Global Health education in the Americas. Objective: To analyse educational programs on global health in the Americas. Method: Five electronic databases were used in a scoping review: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Knowledge, CINAHL, and Lilacs. Data collection happened in November 2017–March 2018. The following stages were rigorously observed: identification, selection, charting, and summarizing the studies that were included. To process the data, we used IRaMuTeQ software. Findings: Forty-six studies were identified and organized in categories: 1) diversity of the topics addressed in GH; 2) models of teaching; 3) emotional, cultural, and collaborative aspects in teaching GH; 4) student preparation for GH experiences; and 5) structures required for a GH course. Conclusions: The existing global health curriculum in the Americas is diffuse and limited, with a greater focus on clinical aspects. Thus, a minimum curriculum for students from different areas is needed. Results evidenced that the teaching of global health in the Americas is still incipient, although it is promising. The lack of a common curriculum for the courses in the region makes it difficult to train sensitive and capable professionals to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
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