It is time for academic institutions to align their strategies and priorities with the Sustainable Development Goals

Cancedda, Corrado; Binagwaho, Agnès; Kerry, Vanessa

doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2018-001067

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“…Therefore, academic institutions should incorporate SDGs in their curricula, both for moral and strategic reasons [ 23 ]. Nursing scientific knowledge has the potential to improve health outcomes and advance in care technology innovation, thus, research results need to be increasingly adopted in policies and practice.…”

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Alignment and contribution of nursing doctoral programs to achieve the sustainable development goals

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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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“…SDG indicators are relatively well thought through at an international level and developed/refined by hundreds of multidisciplinary experts. Also, they are already being integrated into national and transnational policies as well as referenced in academia (Cancedda et al, 2018;Biermann et al, 2017) (Knight and Rosa, 2011;Dearing et al, 2014;Lamb and Rao, 2015;ONeill et al, 2018).…”

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Forecasting for Social Good

Rostami-Tabar¹,

Ali²,

Hong³

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Forecasting plays a critical role in the development of organisational business strategies.Despite a considerable body of research in the area of forecasting, the focus has largely been on the financial and economic outcomes of the forecasting process as opposed to societal benefits. Our motivation in this study is to promote the latter, with a view to using the forecasting process to advance social and environmental objectives such as equality, social justice and sustainability. We refer to such forecasting practices as Forecasting for Social Good (FSG) where the benefits to society and the environment take precedence over economic and financial outcomes. We conceptualise FSG and discuss its scope and boundaries in the context of the "Doughnut theory". We present some key attributes that qualify a forecasting process as FSG: it is concerned with a real problem, it is focused on advancing social and environmental goals and prioritises these over conventional measures of economic success, and it has a broad societal impact. We also position FSG in the wider literature on forecasting and social good practices. We propose an FSG maturity framework as the means to engage academics and practitioners with research in this area.Finally, we highlight that FSG: (i) cannot be distilled to a prescriptive set of guidelines, (ii) is scalable, and (iii) has the potential to make significant contributions to advancing social objectives.

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“…In a recent commentary, Cancedda et al. () urge academic institutions to incorporate the SDGs into their curriculum plans on both moral grounds and for strategic reasons. Increasing the number and global distribution of a systems leadership DNP can address both the healthcare delivery system design and adequate quality of health workforce across the system (SDG3).…”

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“…Nurses are an important constituent in the achievement of the SDGs, with its focus on poverty, the planet, prosperity, peace and partnershipsall relevant to health (Rosa 2017). In a recent commentary, Cancedda et al (2018) urge academic institutions to incorporate the SDGs into their curriculum plans on both moral grounds and for strategic reasons. Increasing the number and global distribution of a systems leadership DNP can address both the healthcare delivery system design and adequate quality of health workforce across the system (SDG3).…”

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Systems leadership doctor of nursing practice: global relevance

Chavez

Kelly

Kunisch

et al. 2019

International Nursing Review

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Aim This article considers the systems leadership doctor of nursing practice degree as an option to increase nursing leadership roles and heighten presence at policy tables globally, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries. Recent global reports emphasize core competencies needed for nursing leadership, particularly systems leadership and health policy, to successfully move the global health agenda forward. Using the Yale University School of Nursing programme as an exemplar, this paper is focused on the elements directly linked to leadership competencies and relevance of a systems leadership doctor of nursing practice programme globally. Background/Introduction The dramatic growth and wide variability of doctor of nursing practice programmes offered in all 50 US States have generated questions and debate. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing as of May 2018, there are 121 schools that reported having a leadership focus in postmaster's doctor of nursing practice degree offering. Yet there has not been the same enthusiasm for development and implementation for a practice doctorate in nursing across the globe. Sources of evidence A narrative literature review was conducted aimed at addressing the relevance of a practice doctorate globally. This analysis of the literature included a search of peer‐reviewed and grey literature. Nursing school websites were visited, and opinions of nurse leaders and students were sought. In addition, global reports that supported nursing leadership and their role in policy development were reviewed. Discussion/Conclusion Globally, nurses have a critical role in leading health systems. Developing a cadre of nurse leaders educated at the doctoral level who can communicate with policymakers and develop strategies to meet health systems’ goals is necessary. Implications for nursing, health and education policy In recent global health reports and campaigns, strengthening nursing leadership and presence at policymaking tables are recurring themes. Offering a systems leadership doctor of nursing practice degree is one viable option to increase doctorally prepared nurse leaders for nursing policy and practice engagement. This calls for work with country and regional governments, regulatory bodies and nursing associations to empower nursing to contribute fully.

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It is time for academic institutions to align their strategies and priorities with the Sustainable Development Goals

Cited by 9 publications

References 19 publications

Alignment and contribution of nursing doctoral programs to achieve the sustainable development goals

Alignment and contribution of nursing doctoral programs to achieve the sustainable development goals

Forecasting for Social Good

Systems leadership doctor of nursing practice: global relevance

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