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Effective Educational Programs for Disaster Preparedness and Management: A Rapid Evidence Assessment.

Lara Delbene¹, Sara Mezini¹, Camilla Cacciabue¹

¹Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.

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Summary

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Effective disaster preparedness education for nurses significantly boosts readiness and skills. Integrating simulations and technology-enhanced learning into nursing curricula is crucial for a resilient healthcare workforce.

Keywords:

Educational program Rapid Evidence Assessment disaster nurse disaster preparedness nursing competence nursing education simulation training

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Published on: August 5, 2020

Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Disaster Management
Public Health Preparedness

Background:

Increasing disaster frequency necessitates robust healthcare system preparedness.
Nurses require structured, effective training for critical event response and resilience.

Purpose of the Study:

Evaluate educational programs for emergency nurses and students on disaster preparedness and management.
Identify teaching methods that enhance nurse readiness and competence during disasters.

Main Methods:

Rapid Evidence Assessment of literature on disaster preparedness educational interventions.
Searches in international databases, PRISMA 2020 checklist for study selection, CASP tool for quality appraisal.

Main Results:

Thirty-six studies included; realistic simulations, virtual technologies, and interprofessional exercises proved most effective.
Key elements included experiential learning and psychological preparedness integration.
Programs improved technical skills, confidence, and crisis management.

Conclusions:

Educational interventions should blend theory with practice, adapting to cultural contexts.
Simulations and technology-enhanced learning are vital for reinforcing emergency nursing competencies.
Mandatory disaster preparedness training in nursing education is essential for workforce resilience.