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Disaster preparedness and core competencies among emergency nurses: A cross-sectional study
Zahra Chegini1, Morteza Arab-Zozani2, Edris Kakemam1,3
1Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.
Nursing Open
|January 5, 2022
Summary
Emergency nurses show gaps in disaster preparedness and core competencies. Enhancing these skills through targeted training is crucial for effective disaster response and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Emergency Medicine
- Disaster Management
Background:
- Increasing frequency and severity of disasters necessitate adequate nurse preparedness.
- Emergency department nurses require specific disaster core competencies and preparedness levels to be evaluated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the disaster core competencies and preparedness levels of nurses working in emergency departments.
- To identify factors influencing these competencies and preparedness.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 271 nurses in Qazvin, Iran.
- Nurses completed the "Nurses Perceptions of Disaster Core Competencies Scale" (NPDCC) and a disaster preparedness scale.
- Data were analyzed using ANOVA, independent t-tests, and multiple linear regression.
Main Results:
- Nurses scored 6.75/10 for preparedness and 2.88/5 for core competencies.
- Technical skills were highest (3.24/5), while communication skills were lowest (2.57/5).
- Disaster core competencies were significantly associated with preparedness (p < .001) and influenced by age, experience, and education level.
Conclusions:
- Gaps in disaster preparedness and core competencies persist among emergency nurses.
- Nursing managers should prioritize improving these competencies through regular training and scenario-based sessions.
- Formal disaster preparedness training is recommended to enhance nurse readiness.
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