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Leodoro J Labrague1, Karen Hammad2
1Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University Chicago, USA.
Australasian Emergency Care
|October 1, 2023
Summary
Nurses in disaster-prone countries lack essential disaster knowledge and skills. Enhancing disaster education, training, and experience is vital for improving their preparedness and response capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Disaster Management
- Public Health
Background:
- Disaster preparedness is critical for saving lives and mitigating disaster impacts.
- Nurses in disaster-prone regions require robust disaster response and management skills.
- This study synthesizes literature on nurse preparedness in high-risk countries.
Approach:
- A systematic literature review was performed.
- Searches were conducted across five major databases (SCOPUS, PubMed, MEDLINE, PsychINFO, CINAHL).
- Twenty-one articles published from 2000 onwards were included.
Key Points:
- Nurses in high-risk disaster areas often exhibit insufficient disaster knowledge and practical skills.
- Prior disaster relief experience correlates with enhanced preparedness.
- Disaster-related education, training, and higher academic qualifications are linked to better readiness.
Conclusions:
- Nurses in disaster-prone nations are frequently underprepared for disaster situations.
- Disaster education, training, and experience significantly improve nurse preparedness.
- Findings can guide policymakers and administrators in developing targeted training programs for nurses.
