Environmental Competencies in Nurses and Undergraduate Nursing Students Related to the Effects of Climate Change on Older People's Health.
Introduction: Climate change is increasingly affecting the health of older people. This study aimed to determine the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of nurses and undergraduate nursing students regarding the effects of climate change on older people's health. Material and Methods: A descriptive cro...
| Publicado en: | Nursing Reports Vol. 16; no. 5; pp. 158 - 174 |
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