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Cohort research analysis of disaster experience, preparedness, and competency-based training among nurses

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  • Krzysztof Goniewicz
  • Mariusz Goniewicz
  • Frederick M Burkle
  • Amir Khorram-Manesh

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Introduction: It is expected that in unforeseen situations, nurses will provide appropriate medical interventions, using their expertise and skills to reduce the risks associated with the consequences of disasters. Consequently, it is crucial that they are properly prepared to respond to such difficult circumstances. This study aimed to identify the factors influencing the basic competences of nurses in disasters. Materials and methods: The survey was directed to 468 nurses from all medical centres in Lublin. IBM SPSS Statistics version 23 was used for statistical analyses, frequency analysis, basic descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis. The classical statistical significance level was adopted as α = 0.05. Results: Based on the logistic regression analysis, it was found that work experience, workplace preparedness, as well as training and experience in disaster response are important predictors of preparedness. Conclusions: These findings indicate that the nurses' core competencies for these incidents can be improved through education and training programmes which increase their preparedness for disasters. Nurses are among the most important groups of healthcare professionals facing a disaster and should be involved in all phases of disaster management, such as risk assessment and pre-disaster planning, response during crisis situations and risks’ mitigation throughout the reconstruction period.

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  • Krzysztof Goniewicz & Mariusz Goniewicz & Frederick M Burkle & Amir Khorram-Manesh, 2021. "Cohort research analysis of disaster experience, preparedness, and competency-based training among nurses," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 16(1), pages 1-12, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0244488
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244488
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    1. Patrycja Misztal-Okońska & Krzysztof Goniewicz & Mariusz Goniewicz & Jamie Ranse & Attila J. Hertelendy & Lesley Gray & Eric Carlström & Jarle Løwe Sørensen & Amir Khorram-Manesh, 2021. "Importance of Immediate Electronic-Based Feedback to Enhance Feedback for First-Time CPR Trainees," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(8), pages 1-15, April.
    2. Sung Hae Kim, 2023. "A Psychometric Validation of the Korean Version of Disaster Response Self-Efficacy Scale for Nursing Students," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-13, February.
    3. EunWon Lee & GyeongAe Seomun, 2021. "Structural Model of the Healthcare Information Security Behavior of Nurses Applying Protection Motivation Theory," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(4), pages 1-13, February.
    4. Maria Shuk Yu Hung & Stanley Kam Ki Lam & Meyrick Chum Ming Chow & Winnie Wing Man Ng & Oi Kiu Pau, 2021. "The Effectiveness of Disaster Education for Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Knowledge, Willingness, and Perceived Ability: An Evaluation Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(19), pages 1-12, October.
    5. Ahmed Al-Wathinani & Attila J. Hertelendy & Abdulmajeed M. Mobrad & Riyadh Alhazmi & Saqer Althunayyan & Michael S. Molloy & Krzysztof Goniewicz, 2021. "Emergency Medical Providers’ Knowledge Regarding Disasters during Mass Gatherings in Saudi Arabia," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(6), pages 1-11, March.
    6. Dorota Kwiatkowska-Ciotucha & Urszula Załuska & Cyprian Kozyra, 2021. "The Perception of Occupation by Hospital Nurses in Poland and Germany in Terms of the Risk of Excessive Stress and Burnout as Well as Possible Coping and Preventive Solutions," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(4), pages 1-15, February.
    7. Krzysztof Goniewicz & Eric Carlström & Attila J. Hertelendy & Frederick M. Burkle & Mariusz Goniewicz & Dorota Lasota & John G. Richmond & Amir Khorram-Manesh, 2021. "Integrated Healthcare and the Dilemma of Public Health Emergencies," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(8), pages 1-13, April.
    8. Marta Czekirda & Patrycja Misztal-Okońska & Anna Włoszczak-Szubzda & Mariusz Goniewicz & Mateusz Cybulski & Krystyna Kowalczuk & Noemi Jaszyna & Maria Pyć & Mariusz Gnat & Joanna Girzelska & Ewa Guz &, 2022. "Objective and Subjective Stress Parameters in Response to High and Low-Fidelity Simulation Activities," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(5), pages 1-12, March.

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