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Emergency preparedness: concept development for nursing practice.

Lynn A Slepski1

  • 1Graduate School of Nursing, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA. lslepski@usuhs.mil

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|August 23, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Emergency preparedness lacks a clear definition in current literature, impacting nursing practice. This study aims to clarify the concept, especially for nurses, to improve response readiness.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Nursing Science
  • Emergency Management

Background:

  • Emergency preparedness is widely discussed but lacks a formal definition in medical and psychological literature.
  • Existing literature lacks a theoretical or operational definition and conceptual analysis of emergency preparedness.
  • Nurses represent a significant healthcare resource during emergencies, highlighting the need for conceptual clarity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine and clarify the concept of emergency preparedness.
  • To specifically address the application of emergency preparedness within nursing practice.
  • To contribute to a more robust understanding of emergency preparedness for healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of existing literature on emergency preparedness.

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  • Review of medical, psychological, and governmental documents.
  • Examination of the relevance of emergency preparedness to nursing.

    • Main Results:

    • The concept of emergency preparedness is not well-defined in current literature.
    • There is a lack of theoretical and operational definitions for emergency preparedness.
    • The study identifies a gap in conceptual analysis regarding emergency preparedness.

    Conclusions:

    • Clarifying emergency preparedness is crucial for effective nursing practice during emergencies.
    • A refined understanding of emergency preparedness is needed to leverage nursing resources optimally.
    • Further research is recommended to establish a clear conceptual framework for emergency preparedness in healthcare.