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Pilot training program for developing disaster nursing competencies among undergraduate students in China.

Samantha M C Pang¹, Sunshine S S Chan, Yichuan Cheng

¹School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China. hsspang@inet.polyu.edu.hk

Nursing & Health Sciences

|November 14, 2009

Summary

This study developed an "Introduction to Disaster Nursing" training program for nurses. The program significantly improved nurses' knowledge and skills, enhancing their readiness for disaster response and community resilience.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Disaster Preparedness
Public Health

Background:

Nurses are crucial healthcare providers for disaster response.
There's a need to enhance nurses' disaster response knowledge and skills.
Community resilience depends on nursing preparedness.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate an "Introduction to Disaster Nursing" training program.
To build nursing capacity in disaster response competencies.
To align training with the ICN Framework of Disaster Nursing Competencies.

Main Methods:

A 2-week intensive training program was conducted in Sichuan, China.
Utilized action learning, problem-based learning, skill training, and lectures.
Assessed competency gains using pre- and post-tests.

Main Results:

Significant improvements in nurses' perceived knowledge and skills were observed.
Students demonstrated enhanced disaster nursing competencies post-training.
Most students expressed willingness and capability for disaster relief work.

Conclusions:

The training program effectively enhanced nurses' disaster nursing competencies.
Prepared nurses are vital for improving community resilience.
Further training is desired by nurses to advance disaster nursing skills.