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1College of Nursing, Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Korea.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|February 5, 2021
Summary
This study validated the Korean Disaster Preparedness Evaluation Tool (DPET-K) for nurses. The DPET-K is a reliable instrument for assessing nurse disaster preparedness in South Korea.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Public Health Preparedness
- Disaster Management
Background:
- Assessing nurse disaster preparedness is crucial for effective emergency response.
- Existing tools may not be culturally or linguistically appropriate for the Korean context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate a Korean version of the Disaster Preparedness Evaluation Tool (DPET-K).
- To verify the validity and reliability of the DPET-K for Korean nurses in community and hospital settings.
Main Methods:
- Translation and back-translation of the DPET.
- Content validity verification and pilot testing.
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis with 497 nurses in South Korea.
Main Results:
- The DPET-K consists of 28 items across five factors: disaster education/training, knowledge/information, bioterrorism/emergency response, disaster response, and evaluation.
- High internal consistency was found (Cronbach's α = 0.766–0.953).
- Confirmatory factor analysis supported the tool's structural validity (e.g., GFI=0.831, CFI=0.927).
Conclusions:
- The DPET-K is a valid and reliable tool for assessing disaster preparedness among nurses in Korea.
- This validated tool can inform disaster education and training programs for healthcare professionals.
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