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Monica Nikitara1, Amarachi Kalu1, Evangelos Latzourakis1
1Department of Health Sciences, School of Life and Health Sciences, University of Nicosia, Nicosia 2417, Cyprus.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 30, 2025
Summary
Disaster preparedness training significantly boosts nurses' and nursing students' self-efficacy and skills. Simulation-based and scenario-driven methods are most effective for enhancing readiness and confidence in crisis response.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Emergency Management
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Increasing disaster frequency and complexity necessitate enhanced healthcare preparedness.
- Nurses and nursing students require improved training for effective disaster response and recovery.
- Current training gaps limit the capacity of frontline responders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of disaster preparedness training for nurses and nursing students.
- To assess the impact of training on self-efficacy in disaster care.
- To identify the most effective training methodologies.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of peer-reviewed articles (2014-2025).
- Searched databases: Medline, PubMed, ProQuest, Health & Medical Col.
- Included terms: nurses, nursing students, self-efficacy, disaster training, emergency preparedness, simulation, scenario-based learning.
Main Results:
- Nineteen studies met inclusion criteria; disaster preparedness training improved self-efficacy, knowledge, and skills.
- Simulation-based and scenario-driven training yielded the most consistent and sustained gains in self-efficacy.
- Traditional methods showed improvement but were less effective for long-term self-efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Integrating disaster preparedness training into nursing curricula is crucial for enhancing crisis response capabilities.
- Simulation-based education, combined with traditional methods, is highly effective for skill and knowledge development.
- Sustainable training frameworks are essential for a competent and resilient nursing workforce.
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