Teaching skills for sustainable health care

Stanford, Victoria; Barna, Stefi; Gupta, Dhruv; Mortimer, Frances

doi:10.1016/s2542-5196(22)00330-8

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“…Regarding the responsibility of health professionals, part of the PHE learning objectives should be the sensitization of medical students to the double-edged role that health (care) systems play for PH including the training of skills for sustainable healthcare ( 45 ).…”

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Ten characteristics of high-quality planetary health education—Results from a qualitative study with educators, students as educators and study deans at medical schools in Germany

Simon

Parisi

Wabnitz

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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AimThe climate and ecological crises are considered fundamental threats to human health. Healthcare workers in general and doctors in particular can contribute as change agents in mitigation and adaptation. Planetary health education (PHE) aims to harness this potential. This study explores perspectives among stakeholders involved in PHE at German medical schools on the characteristics of high-quality PHE and compares them to existing PHE frameworks.MethodsIn 2021, we conducted a qualitative interview study with stakeholders from German medical schools involved in PHE. Three different groups were eligible: faculty members, medical students actively involved in PHE, and study deans of medical schools. Recruitment was performed through national PHE networks and snowball sampling. Thematic qualitative text analysis according to Kuckartz was used for the analysis. Results were systematically compared to three existing PHE frameworks.ResultsA total of 20 participants (13 female) from 15 different medical schools were interviewed. Participants covered a wide range of professional backgrounds and experience in PHE education. The analysis revealed ten key themes: (1) Complexity and systems thinking, (2) inter- and transdisciplinarity, (3) ethical dimension, (4) responsibility of health professionals, (5) transformative competencies including practical skills, (6) space for reflection and resilience building, (7) special role of students, (8) need for curricular integration, (9) innovative and proven didactic methods, and (10) education as a driver of innovation. Six of our themes showed substantial overlap with existing PHE frameworks. Two of our themes were only mentioned in one of the frameworks, and two others were not explicitly mentioned. Few important elements of the frameworks did not emerge from our data.ConclusionsIn the light of increased attention regarding the connections of the climate and ecological crises and health, our results can be useful for anyone working toward the integration of planetary health into medical schools' and any health professions' curricula and should be considered when designing and implementing new educational activities.

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Ten characteristics of high-quality planetary health education—Results from a qualitative study with educators, students as educators and study deans at medical schools in Germany

Simon

Parisi

Wabnitz

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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“…Action is required across the workforce. Executive and board level leadership teams could be supported by developing networks of learning and communities of practice that enable staff and wider stakeholders to learn from each other and provide opportunities to improve environmental sustainability and clinical care 79. Healthcare workers, who are recognised to have a trusted voice and impactful messaging when talking about the climate crisis, are increasingly motivated to speak out as part of their professional responsibility to try and prevent a worsening of the climate crisis, and they should be supported in this 748081.…”

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Sustainability is critical for future proofing the NHS

Issa,

Forbes,

Baker

et al. 2024

BMJ

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“…Emphasizing sustainability in health professional education is critical to creating a more resilient and sustainable healthcare system. By integrating concepts of sustainable food systems and diets into curricula, healthcare professionals and other allied health professionals can expand their impact beyond traditional patient care and address broader public health challenges related to food security and environmental sustainability [27]. This holistic approach to public health education recognizes the inextricable link between human health and the health of the planet and emphasizes the fundamental role of sustainable food systems in collective well-being [28].…”

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Health Professionals’ Role in Promoting Health and Environmental Sustainability through Sustainable Food Advocacy: A Systematic Literature Review

Prosen,

Lekše,

Ličen

2023

Sustainability

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The relationship between health, environmental sustainability, and food systems has garnered increasing attention, emphasizing the crucial role of healthcare professionals in advocating for sustainable food practices. This systematic literature review aimed to examine their role in promoting health and environmental sustainability through sustainable food advocacy. Following a systematic and rigorous methodology, eligible articles published in English within the past five years were searched and screened, resulting in a total of five articles for further analysis. The review revealed the fragmented debate on food security and sustainability, emphasizing the need for sustainable food systems to address various challenges. Specific actions identified include reducing plate waste in hospitals, implementing sustainable food sourcing strategies in healthcare to mitigate the climate footprint, and promoting sustainable nutrition. The findings underscore the importance of education, community engagement, governance, and a systemic approach in driving positive change regarding nutrition, health, and sustainability. This review offers important perspectives for healthcare practice, allied health educational programs, research, and public health policy development. It highlights the importance of healthcare professionals in advocating for sustainable food practices, which play a critical role in improving health outcomes and reducing environmental impacts.

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Teaching skills for sustainable health care

Cited by 21 publications

References 17 publications

Ten characteristics of high-quality planetary health education—Results from a qualitative study with educators, students as educators and study deans at medical schools in Germany

Ten characteristics of high-quality planetary health education—Results from a qualitative study with educators, students as educators and study deans at medical schools in Germany

Sustainability is critical for future proofing the NHS

Health Professionals’ Role in Promoting Health and Environmental Sustainability through Sustainable Food Advocacy: A Systematic Literature Review

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