State of the world's nursing 2020: investing in education, jobs and leadership (Annex)

Overview

This background paper provides a synthesis of the contemporary evidence base on the roles and responsibilities of nurses contributing to Goal 3 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It was prepared in support of the State of the world’s nursing 2020 report. It categorizes intervention areas according to the WHO 13th General Programme of Work and the “triple billion” goals:

• 1 billion more people benefit from universal health coverage;
• 1 billion more people have better protection from health emergencies;
• 1 billion more people enjoy better health and well-being.

This paper has been developed through the examination of a broad range of studies, comprising quantitative (experimental and non-experimental) and qualitative primary studies, mixed methods reviews, and field descriptions.

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