Relationship Between Disaster Preparedness and Burnout Among Nurses in Oman
Mohammed Qutishat1, Nahla M Al Ali1,2
1Community and Mental Health Department, College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Nursing & Health Sciences
|April 20, 2025
Summary
Oman
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Disaster Nursing
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Oman faces increasing natural disaster risks, requiring effective healthcare crisis management.
- Nurse burnout is a significant concern in healthcare systems globally.
- Disaster preparedness is essential for maintaining healthcare services during emergencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between disaster preparedness and burnout among nurses in Oman.
- To identify demographic factors influencing disaster preparedness levels.
- To explore the correlation between specific preparedness competencies and burnout.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design.
- Online surveys administered to 207 nurses in Oman.
- Descriptive statistics and correlation analysis used.
Main Results:
- High prevalence of moderate to high burnout (97.96%) and low disaster preparedness (56.04%) among Omani nurses.
- Younger nurses (26-31) and administrative staff reported higher preparedness.
- Negative correlation found between disaster preparedness and burnout; disengagement linked to lower triage and communication skills.
Conclusions:
- Omani nurses experience high burnout and low disaster preparedness.
- Targeted training for younger nurses and public sector staff is recommended.
- Improving disaster preparedness is vital for nurse well-being and emergency patient care.
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