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Mapping nursing competencies for disaster response within the civil defense context: a scoping review protocol
Gabriele Caggianelli1,2, Marco Iorfida1,3, Giovanni Cangelosi4
1Department of Healthcare Professions, Azienda Ospedaliera Complesso Ospedaliero San Giovanni Addolorata, Rome, Italy.
JBI Evidence Synthesis
|March 10, 2026
Summary
This scoping review maps nursing competencies for disaster response. It synthesizes literature to identify essential skills for nurses in civil defense scenarios, crucial for effective emergency management.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Disaster Management
- Public Health
Background:
- Over 326 major natural hazard disasters occurred globally in 2023, impacting millions and highlighting the need for coordinated professional responses.
- Nurses are integral to disaster response efforts, playing a critical role in mitigating the impact of large-scale emergencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map and synthesize existing literature on core nursing competencies essential for disaster response.
- To identify and understand the specific skills required by nurses operating within civil defense contexts during emergencies.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive scoping review methodology will be employed, adhering to JBI guidelines.
- Literature searches will include quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods studies and reviews, with no date limitations.
- Searches will be conducted across major databases (PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL) in English, Italian, Spanish, and French.
Main Results:
- The review will systematically analyze and synthesize data on nurses' disaster response competencies.
- Findings will be presented in alignment with the review's objectives, providing a synthesized overview of the literature.
Conclusions:
- The synthesized literature will elucidate core nursing competencies vital for effective disaster response.
- This review will inform training, policy, and practice related to nursing roles in civil defense and emergency management.
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