Improving Nurses' Disaster Skills: A Policy Brief on Perceived Core Disaster Competencies

Area of Science:

• Disaster nursing
• Public health policy
• Emergency preparedness

Background:

• Disasters significantly impact populations, with Asia being the most affected region.
• Emergency nurses are vital in disaster risk reduction and require specific competencies.
• Policymakers need concise, evidence-based information for effective disaster planning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a framework for policy briefs on disaster nursing.
• To guide policymakers in enhancing nurses' core competencies for disaster response.
• To bridge the gap between scientific research and policy implementation in disaster management.

Main Methods:

• Literature review on disaster nursing and policy briefs.
• Analysis of existing disaster management frameworks.
• Development of a structured approach for creating policy briefs tailored for policymakers.

Main Results:

• A framework for producing policy briefs focused on enhancing nurses' disaster competencies.
• Identified key areas for policy intervention in disaster preparedness and response.
• Highlighted the need for structured training and clear communication protocols for nurses.

Conclusions:

• Policy briefs are essential tools for translating research into actionable disaster policy.
• Enhancing nurses' core competencies through structured training is critical for effective disaster response.
• Proactive planning and clear guidelines improve nursing readiness and response during disasters.