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Building climate resilience: A qualitative exploration of disaster preparedness in nursing education
Animesh Ghimire1, Purushottam Ghimire2
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Wellington Road, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia; School of Nursing and School of Public Health, Chitwan Medical College, Bharatpur-5, Kailashnagar, Chitwan, Nepal; Sustainable Prosperity Initiative Nepal, Bhimsengola, Thulo Kharibot, Baneshwor-31, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Background:
Climate change is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of disasters globally, posing significant threats to human health, particularly in vulnerable countries such as Nepal. As frontline healthcare providers, nurses play a crucial role in disaster preparedness and response. However, current nursing education often lacks adequate training to address the complex health challenges arising from climate-related disasters.
Objective:
This study investigated disaster preparedness training within Nepalese nursing education, focusing on strategies for integrating climate-related disaster preparedness into the curriculum to enhance nursing students' disaster response skills.
Design:
A qualitative study employing exploratory and descriptive designs was conducted to gather in-depth perspectives from key stakeholders.
Participants:
Twelve participants were purposefully recruited from a tertiary nursing institution in Bharatpur, Nepal: six final-year undergraduate nursing students and six nursing faculty members.
Methods:
Data were collected through four focus group discussions. Discussions were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using a thematic analysis framework.
Results:
Findings revealed three key themes: (1) Bridging classroom instruction with community-based clinical placement, (2) Bridging the urban-rural divide for equitable disaster response, and (3) Strengthening disaster resilience through interprofessional and multisectoral collaboration.
Conclusion:
This study offers crucial insights for transforming disaster preparedness training in Nepalese nursing education. By emphasizing community-focused clinical placements, sustainable healthcare practices, and interdisciplinary collaboration, this research provides a foundation for cultivating a future nursing workforce equipped to navigate the complex health challenges of climate-induced disasters and effectively champion community resilience.
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