A feasibility study on disaster preparedness in regional and rural emergency departments in New South Wales : Nurses self-assessment of knowledge, skills and preparation for disaster management

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Brewer, Catherine A., Hutton, Alison, Hammad, Karen S. and Geale, Sara K.. (2020). A feasibility study on disaster preparedness in regional and rural emergency departments in New South Wales : Nurses self-assessment of knowledge, skills and preparation for disaster management. Australasian Emergency Care. 23(1), pp. 29-36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.auec.2019.12.005
AuthorsBrewer, Catherine A., Hutton, Alison, Hammad, Karen S. and Geale, Sara K.
Abstract

Background
Nurses who work in regional and rural hospitals face unique challenges to disaster preparedness and response. Geographical location and isolation, decreased resources and subsequent workforce, along with organizational and financial restraints are some of the hurdles these individuals and communities face [1,2].

Method
The Disaster Preparedness Evaluation Tool was applied a population of Regional and Rural Emergency Nurses in New South Wales.

Result
Thirty-two nurses participated in this study. Their level of disaster preparedness was at a moderate level for knowledge, skills and preparation for disaster management. Their experiences broadly mirrored those found in earlier research.

Conclusion
Results highlighted the nature of and delivery of continuing professional development in relation to disaster preparedness; mechanisms to encourage emergency department nurses to develop personal and family preparedness plans (to improved disaster preparedness); increased training in relation to psychological assessment of patients, and identification of biological agent signs and symptoms.

Keywordsdisaster; emergency preparedness; disaster preparedness; emergency department; emergency nurse; rural and regional nursing
Year2020
JournalAustralasian Emergency Care
Journal citation23 (1), pp. 29-36
PublisherElsevier Australia
ISSN2589-1375
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.auec.2019.12.005
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85077659941
Research or scholarlyResearch
Page range29-36
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Output statusPublished
Publication dates
Online08 Jan 2020
Publication process dates
Accepted10 Dec 2019
Deposited27 Jul 2021
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