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ArticleEcancermedicalscience2023

Filipino nurses' experiences and perceptions of the impact of climate change on healthcare delivery and cancer care in the Philippines: a qualitative exploratory survey.

Mary Anne Tanay, Josie Quiambao-Udan, Oliver Soriano, Genevieve Aquino, Paula Melizza Valera

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Article in Ecancermedicalscience, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.

Mary Anne TanayFaculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, SE1 8WA London, UK.
Josie Quiambao-UdanUniversity of Santo Tomas, Manila 1008, Philippines.
Oliver SorianoLancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, PR5 6AW Lancashire, UK.
Genevieve AquinoGlobal Climate Policy, Manila 1000, Philippines.
Paula Melizza ValeraGlobal Mental Health and Medicine, Manila 1000, Philippines.
Department of Health · PHGlobal Policy Institute · USKing's College London · GBLancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust · GBUniversity of Santo Tomas · PH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Because of its geographical location, the Philippines is vulnerable to the effects of climate change and almost all types of natural hazards such as typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines and is one of the major public health concerns. Little is known about how climate change affects cancer services in the Philippines. As the biggest workforce in most institutions, having awareness and knowledge about disaster preparedness and management among nurses can help in reducing the devastating effects of natural disasters on health services. Thus, it is important to understand Filipino nurses' experiences and perception of the impact of climate change on healthcare delivery and cancer care in the Philippines. Aim: This study explored Filipino nurses' experiences and perception of the impact of climate change on healthcare delivery and cancer care in the Philippines. Methods: This is a descriptive qualitative exploratory study. Participants were recruited using the snowballing technique and completed an online survey. Forty-six nurses who were working in Luzon, Philippines at the time of the data collection were included in the analysis. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Findings: Three themes were identified, namely: (1) effects of climate change causing disruption and delay in provision of patient care, (2) impact of climate change on nurses and a deep sense of duty, and (3) perceived impact on patients with cancer. Conclusion: Our study findings contribute to the existing literature that focuses on the impact of climate change-related events such as typhoons and floods on healthcare services and nursing staff. Several areas of cancer care are also impacted, particularly delays in treatment such as chemotherapy. Despite the challenges, the nurses in our study demonstrated a deep sense of commitment in carrying out their roles.

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cancerclimate changenatural disastersnursesnursingPhilippinesqualitativetyphoons

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