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Missouri nurses' bioterrorism preparedness.

Terri Rebmann1, Lisa Buettner Mohr

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

Biosecurity and Bioterrorism : Biodefense Strategy, Practice, and Science
|September 18, 2008
PubMed
Summary

Most nurses perceive bioterrorism as a serious threat but lack adequate education and training. Few participate in preparedness exercises or have personal bioterrorism response plans, highlighting a critical gap in nursing readiness.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Nursing Education

Background:

  • Nurses are crucial in bioterrorism response.
  • Assessing nurses' preparedness for bioterrorism is vital.
  • Limited data exists on nurses' risk perceptions and preparedness activities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate registered nurses' (RNs) risk perceptions of bioterrorism.
  • Assess RNs' participation in bioterrorism preparedness activities.
  • Identify gaps in bioterrorism education and personal response planning among RNs.

Main Methods:

  • Survey mailed to 1,528 Missouri RNs (July 2006).
  • Instrument measured risk perception, education, exercise participation, and personal plan.
  • Response rate of 31% (474 RNs).

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Main Results:

  • 82.3% believed a bioterrorism attack would occur in the U.S., but only 21.3% in their community.
  • 96.1% believed attacks have serious consequences.
  • 60% received no bioterrorism education; 82.7% no drills/exercises.
  • Few (3.6%) had complete personal response plans.

Conclusions:

  • Most surveyed Missouri RNs lack bioterrorism education and preparedness.
  • Significant gaps exist in training, exercise participation, and personal planning.
  • Nurses require encouragement to engage in available bioterrorism and disaster education.