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  • Healthcare Management
  • Climate Change Adaptation

Background:

  • Climate change exacerbates public health risks, straining healthcare systems.
  • Disruptions affect healthcare worker (HCW) wellness, performance, and healthcare delivery.
  • Understanding HCW disaster management capabilities is crucial for system resilience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore factors influencing HCW disaster management capabilities.
  • To improve HCW resilience and adaptive capacity in climate change scenarios.
  • To develop practical tools for supporting HCWs during disasters.

Main Methods:

  • In-depth, semi-structured interviews with thirteen HCWs in Queensland, Australia.
  • Qualitative analysis of HCW experiences during disaster events.
  • Development of the 'HCWs Resilience Toolkit' based on identified themes.

Main Results:

  • Two significant themes emerged: HCW disaster education and HCW wellness/needs.
  • HCW wellness and needs included fear, vulnerability, uncertainty, competing priorities, resilience, and needs assessment.
  • The 'HCWs Resilience Toolkit' prioritizes HCW Wellness, Education, Resources, and Communication.

Conclusions:

  • The 'HCWs Resilience Toolkit' offers a timely strategy for enhancing HCW support.
  • Focusing on education, particularly pre-, mid-, and post-disaster training, is essential.
  • Supporting HCW needs is vital for maintaining healthcare system functionality during climate-related adversity.