Disaster preparedness among nurses: a systematic review of literature

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Authors

Leodoro J. Labrague · Sultan Qaboos University

Karen Hammad · Flinders University

Donna Gloe · Southwest Baptist University

Denise M. McEnroe–Petitte · Kent State University

Dennis C. Fronda · Sultan Qaboos University

Arwa Atef Obeidat · Sultan Qaboos University

Michael Leocadio ·

Abstract

The findings from this review place an emphasis on hospitals to implement policies to address lack of preparedness among their employees. Furthermore, this review highlights the benefit of further research and provision of well-grounded disaster exercises that mimic actual events to enhance the preparedness of the nursing workforce.

Topics & Keywords

Disaster Response and Management Disaster Management and Resilience Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Climate action

Publication Details

Published in: International Nursing Review

Volume 65, Issue 1, pp. 41-53

DOI: 10.1111/inr.12369

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