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Expert Insight on Improving the Educational Level of Nurses in Disasters and Emergencies: A Qualitative Content
Mahmood Nekoei-Moghadam1, Halimeh Kamali1, Mohammadreza Amiresmaili1
1Health in Disasters and Emergencies Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|June 17, 2026
Summary
Experts identified key areas to improve nursing education for disaster preparedness. Enhancing nurses' knowledge before, during, and after emergencies is crucial for effective disaster management.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Disaster Management
- Public Health
Background:
- Increasing disaster frequency necessitates enhanced nursing expertise in disaster management.
- Current nursing education may not adequately prepare professionals for disaster situations.
- This study explores expert perspectives on improving nurse education for disasters.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify expert views on enhancing the educational level of nurses for disaster situations.
- To determine strategies for improving nursing workforce preparedness in emergencies.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative content analysis using purposive sampling.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted with 21 experts and disaster managers in Iran (February-April 2025).
- Data transcribed and analyzed to identify themes.
Main Results:
- One central theme emerged: "Desirable educational level of nursing manpower for disaster and emergencies."
- Key finding is the need to improve nurses' educational level comprehensively across all phases of disasters and emergencies.
- Specific recommendations focus on pre-disaster, during-disaster, and post-disaster educational enhancements.
Conclusions:
- Findings provide actionable insights for healthcare administrators to bolster nursing staff preparedness.
- Results emphasize the importance of continuous education and training for nurses in disaster response.
- This research contributes to strengthening healthcare systems' resilience against emergencies.
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