Annual Review of Nursing Research: Addressing the Impact of Environmental Issues on Health

Edited by FAAN Schenk, Beth, PhD, MHI, RN-BC, this landmark annual review has been a trusted source of knowledge, insight, and research on critical topics in nursing practice for nearly four decades. The primary focus of this annual review is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the latest literature on key topics affecting nursing practice, including nursing theory, care delivery, nursing education, and the professional aspects of nursing.

Environmental Health: A Critical Issue in Nursing Practice

Environmental issues such as chemical exposures, air and water pollution, climate change, and food sustainability have a significant impact on human health, both locally and globally. The thirty-eighth volume of Annual Review of Nursing Research sheds light on the critical role nurses play in addressing environmental health issues. This volume features research, education, advocacy, and practice-based articles that provide nurses with a comprehensive understanding of environmental health, as well as the knowledge and skills needed to provide capable care while promoting environmentally healthy solutions.

Key Topics Covered in This Volume

• Air Quality Impact Upon Human Health: Understanding the effects of air pollution on human health and the role of nurses in promoting clean air initiatives.
• CHANT: Climate, Health, and Nursing Tool: A comprehensive framework for nurses to address climate change and its impact on health.
• Climate Change Initiatives in Nursing Education: Preparing the next generation of nurses to address the challenges of climate change.
• Environmental Health Equity: Addressing the disproportionate impact of environmental health issues on vulnerable populations.
• Nurse-Sensitive Environmental Indicators: Identifying key indicators of environmental health and the role of nurses in promoting healthy environments.
• Nurses’ Contributions to Health-Related Wildfire Research: The critical role of nurses in responding to wildfires and promoting community health.
• Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): Understanding the impact of these emerging contaminants on human health and the environment.
• Water in Detroit and Flint, Michigan: Case studies on the impact of water quality on human health and the role of nurses in promoting safe drinking water.

This comprehensive volume is an essential resource for nurses, researchers, and educators seeking to understand the complex relationships between environmental health and human well-being. By addressing the critical issues affecting environmental health, nurses can play a vital role in promoting health, preventing disease, and protecting the environment.