Intersectionality in nursing research: A systematic review

This systematic literature review aimed to identify, appraise and synthesize available research studies that apply intersectionality in nursing research. Systematic review. Empirical and theoretical nursing studies published before February 2022 were identified from the PubMed and CINAHL databases....

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Published in:Nursing open 2023-12, Vol.10 (12), p.7509-7527
Main Authors: Siira, Elin, Linden, Karolina, Wallström, Sara, Björkman, Ida
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Empirical Research
Feminism
Gender
Health disparities
Health Sciences
Heterogeneity
Humans
Hälsovetenskaper
Inequality
Intersectional Framework
Intersectionality
Literature reviews
Minority & ethnic groups
Nursing
Nursing Research
Power
Race
Racism
Social justice
Sociology
Systematic Review
Systematic Reviews
Women
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Summary:This systematic literature review aimed to identify, appraise and synthesize available research studies that apply intersectionality in nursing research. Systematic review. Empirical and theoretical nursing studies published before February 2022 were identified from the PubMed and CINAHL databases. Studies were eligible for inclusion if they substantially covered the topics of intersectionality and nursing, had undergone peer-review, and were written in English. The PRISMA 2020 statement for reporting systematic reviews was used to report findings. The Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal tools were used to assess the quality of the included research studies. Out of 331 identified studies, 60 studies were substantially about nursing and intersectionality, and were included in the review. There are a myriad of ways that the concept of intersectionality has been adopted in nursing research. Furthermore, there was great heterogeneity in the definition and application of the concept of intersectionality, and only a few studies were empirical. There is a need for robust and clear framing of how the concept of intersectionality is defined and understood in nursing research. There is also a need for more empirical research effectively adopting the concept of intersectionality to enhance our understanding of how health inequities operate within the field of nursing. No patients, service users, caregivers or members of the public were involved in this work.
ISSN:2054-1058
2054-1058
DOI:10.1002/nop2.2021