Effects of a mobile-based bioterrorism response program among clinical nurses: A quasi-experimental study

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Public Health Preparedness
• Emergency Response

Background:

• Clinical nurses need enhanced bioterrorism response competencies due to global security threats and emerging infectious diseases.
• Effective training is crucial for equipping healthcare professionals to manage bioterrorism events.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a mobile-based bioterrorism response program for clinical nurses.
• To assess the program's impact on nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and competencies regarding bioterrorism response.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental study involving 45 clinical nurses in South Korea.
• The experimental group participated in a 3-week, 10-session mobile program (300 minutes total).
• Paired t-tests and Wilcoxon signed ranks tests compared pre- and post-program outcomes.

Main Results:

• The experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in bioterrorism knowledge.
• Nurses in the experimental group showed enhanced attitudes toward bioterrorism response.
• Bioterrorism response competencies significantly increased in the experimental group post-program.

Conclusions:

• The mobile-based program effectively improved clinical nurses' preparedness for bioterrorism response.
• This educational tool holds potential for nursing students and other healthcare professionals involved in bioterrorism response.
• The program can strengthen clinical practice and overall public health emergency readiness.