Gender perspective centers nursing conference of Barcelona hospitals

Nursing professionals from five Barcelona hospitals discuss equity and safety in gender-sensitive healthcare.

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The 16th Nursing Conference of the 5 Hospitals of the Barcelona Interhospital Network was held under the theme "Health with a gender perspective: challenges and good practices," aiming to promote more equitable and safe healthcare.

Professionals from the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Hospital del Mar, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona, Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron, and Hospital Clínic Barcelona participated in this meeting, which seeks to exchange knowledge and improve care, teaching, research, and management practices from a gender perspective.
The conference highlighted the key role of nursing in reducing health inequalities and promoting more inclusive and personalized care. Various experiences, projects, and initiatives incorporating this vision into daily practice were presented.
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"Incorporating a gender perspective into clinical practice is not just a matter of equity, but also of quality of care and safety for the patients."

Saray Alen · Nursing Director of Hospital Clínic Barcelona
As the host hospital, Clínic recognized the initiative for its ability to strengthen collaboration and foster innovation among the centers.
The 17th Conference will take place in 2027 and will be organized by the Hospital del Mar, continuing this shared project that promotes nursing leadership and the continuous improvement of care.
Based on information from the official source: Hospital Clínic de Barcelona (15/10/2026)