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Defining bioterrorism preparedness for nurses: concept analysis.

Terri Rebmann1

  • 1Institute for Biosecurity, St Louis University, School of Public Health, Missouri 63104, USA. rebmannt@slu.edu

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|May 26, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Nursing bioterrorism preparedness requires a clear definition. This study defines it as nurses continually improving their ability to recognize and respond to bioterrorism events through education and practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Public Health Preparedness
  • Emergency Management

Background:

  • Nursing bioterrorism preparedness lacks a clear theoretical or operational definition.
  • The concept is often confused with organizational preparedness or the needs of other professions.
  • A standardized definition specific to nursing is absent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a concept analysis to define nursing bioterrorism preparedness.
  • To develop a theoretical definition of nursing bioterrorism preparedness.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of CINAHL, Psych Info, and Medline (1966-2005).
  • Analysis and synthesis of 41 relevant articles from 118 identified references.
  • Development of a theoretical definition, attributes, antecedents, consequences, and related concepts.

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Main Results:

  • Nursing bioterrorism preparedness is a continuous process for nurses to recognize and respond to attacks.
  • Minimum annual requirements include one educational session and one exercise.
  • Antecedents include acceptance and readiness to change; attributes involve knowledge, planning, practice, and evaluation; consequences include recognition and response implementation.

Conclusions:

  • A clear definition of nursing bioterrorism preparedness is essential for assessing preparedness levels.
  • The developed theoretical definition requires further refinement and operationalization.
  • Nursing bioterrorism preparedness is crucial for public health and safety.