Planetare Gesundheit – transformative Lehr- und Lernformate zur Klima- und Nachhaltigkeitskrise für Gesundheitsberufe

Wabnitz, Katharina; Galle, Sophia; Hegge, Louise; Masztalerz, Oskar; Schwienhorst-Stich, Eva‐Maria; Eichinger, Michael

doi:10.1007/s00103-021-03289-x

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“…However, acknowledging the broad environmental and societal context is crucial for understanding potential levers for change. Some scholars argue that teaching formats also have the responsibility of enabling transformative action (49).…”

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An Interactive Course Program on Nutrition for Medical Students: Interdisciplinary Development and Mixed-Methods Evaluation

Ngoumou,

Koppold,

Wenzel

et al. 2024

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Nutrition plays a crucial role in human and planetary health, as prevailing nutritional patterns significantly contribute to the global non-communicable disease pandemic. Moreover, the global food system is inextricably linked to planetary health deterioration. The relevance of nutrition for individual and planetary health is insufficiently addressed in German medical schools. Here, we present a two-week course for medical students in the 8th semester at Charité - Universitaetsmedizin Berlin on nutrition and fasting in the context of human and planetary health. The course was developed iteratively along the Kern cycle for medical curricula and underwent evaluation through a mixed-methods design spanning across two consecutive semesters. Assessment involved quantitative questionnaires and qualitative interviews. The main exploratory outcome was the overall module rating. Further outcomes encompassed in-depth evaluations of specific aspects, including content, teaching methods, instructor performance, and subjective experiential aspects. The conceptualisation resulted in a highly participative two-week course of 37.5 hours. The main learning objectives aimed at the acquisition of competences and competencies in four areas: (1) the role of nutrition in health and disease; (2) the exploration of global food systems; (3) communication on subjects of nutrition; (4) culinary medicine. Various interactive didactic methodologies were used. The majority of the participants (n = 27) gave high ratings to the course (48.2% “very good”, 29.6% “good”). The conviction that nutrition influences health and disease increased over the course (41.2% before versus 74.1% after the course). In the qualitative interviews (n = 8) the course content, its didactical diversity and the positive group experience were appreciated. Our results indicate that it could be worthwhile to further incorporate nutrition curricula in medical education.

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An Interactive Course Program on Nutrition for Medical Students: Interdisciplinary Development and Mixed-Methods Evaluation

Ngoumou,

Koppold,

Wenzel

et al. 2024

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“…- Collaboration with Nutritionists: The wards worked closely with nutritionists to develop appropriate meal plans, educate staff and patients about nutrition, and address any challenges related to food waste ( 56 ).…”

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Sustainability initiatives in inpatient psychiatry: tackling food waste

Liwinski,

Bocek,

Schmidt

et al. 2024

Front. Psychiatry

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BackgroundFood plays a dual role in promoting human health and environmental sustainability. Yet, current food systems jeopardize both. Food waste poses a major global challenge due to its significant economic, social, and environmental impacts. Healthcare facilities generate the largest amounts of food waste compared to other forms of catering provision. Food waste correlates with environmental unsustainability and diminished patient satisfaction, compounding the prevalent challenge of hospital malnutrition and contributing to suboptimal patient outcomes.Materials and methodsIn a three-year interventional study (2020-2022) at a psychiatric tertiary care center, we assessed and mitigated food waste using evidence-based measures. We conducted systematic food wastage audits over three years (2020-2022) in May and June, each lasting four weeks. Costs were analyzed comprehensively, covering food, staff, infrastructure, and disposal. Environmental impact was assessed using Umweltbelastungspunkte (UBP) and CO2e/kg emissions, alongside water usage (H2O - l/kg).ResultsEconomic losses due to food wastage were substantial, primarily from untouched plates and partially consumed dinners, prompting meal planning adjustments. Despite a >3% increase in meals served, both food waste mass and costs decreased by nearly 6%. Environmental impact indicators showed a reduction >20%. Vegetables, salad, and fruits constituted a significant portion of waste. Overproduction minimally contributed to waste, validating portion control efficacy.ConclusionOur study highlights significant economic and environmental losses due to hospital food waste, emphasizing the importance of resource efficiency. The strategies outlined offer promising avenues for enhanced efficiency. The decrease in food waste observed over the three-year period underscores the potential for improvement.

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“…Effective planetary health education needs to address all three challenges. 4 This goal requires a transformative focus; ie, not just fostering learners' factual knowledge but also their values, practical skills, and a sense of selfefficacy. [5][6][7][8] Integrating these elements is a prerequisite for learners to appreciate the need for societal trans formation and to drive action towards transformation for planetary health.…”

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The Planetary Health Academy—a virtual lecture series for transformative education in Germany

Gepp

Jung

Wabnitz

et al. 2023

The Lancet Planetary Health

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Planetare Gesundheit – transformative Lehr- und Lernformate zur Klima- und Nachhaltigkeitskrise für Gesundheitsberufe

Cited by 21 publications

References 16 publications

An Interactive Course Program on Nutrition for Medical Students: Interdisciplinary Development and Mixed-Methods Evaluation

An Interactive Course Program on Nutrition for Medical Students: Interdisciplinary Development and Mixed-Methods Evaluation

Sustainability initiatives in inpatient psychiatry: tackling food waste

The Planetary Health Academy—a virtual lecture series for transformative education in Germany

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