Disaster preparedness of Hiroshima community health nurses: A mixed-method study

IF 2.6 Q3 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Progress in Disaster Science Pub Date : 2023-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.pdisas.2023.100295

Mayumi Kako , Alison Hutton

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Abstract

The number of natural disasters has increased globally as a result of climate change. Community nurses become frontline workers in disaster-struck areas, protecting their clients from harm and risk. The number of community-based healthcare providers in Japan has increased in recent years, along with the shift from cure-focused acute healthcare to home-based care settings. Many studies have investigated the preparedness and willingness to provide care in the aftermath of a disaster. However, there is still a dearth of knowledge on disaster preparedness among community-based healthcare professionals globally. This study investigated the preparedness of community nurses in Hiroshima, Japan, focusing on nurses providing home-based care. A mixed method design was employed, and data were collected through surveys and interviews. The survey results indicated a positive association between disaster experience and training, as well as training and the existence of a disaster plan. Further, participants reported that healthcare providers neglected the preparation of disaster plans due to time constraints and a lack of incentives; our results suggest that incentives may promote disaster preparedness.

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广岛社区卫生护士的防灾准备：一项混合方法研究

由于气候变化，全球自然灾害的数量有所增加。社区护士成为受灾地区的一线工作者，保护他们的客户免受伤害和风险。近年来，随着以治疗为重点的急性医疗保健向以家庭为基础的护理环境的转变，日本以社区为基础的医疗保健提供者的数量有所增加。许多研究调查了灾后提供护理的准备和意愿。然而，全球以社区为基础的卫生保健专业人员仍然缺乏备灾知识。本研究调查了日本广岛社区护士的准备情况，重点是提供家庭护理的护士。采用混合方法设计，通过调查和访谈的方式收集数据。调查结果表明，灾害经历与培训之间以及培训与灾害计划之间存在积极的联系。此外，与会者报告说，由于时间限制和缺乏激励措施，医疗保健提供者忽视了灾害计划的编制;我们的研究结果表明，激励措施可能会促进备灾。

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Progress in Disaster Science Social Sciences-Safety Research

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期刊介绍： Progress in Disaster Science is a Gold Open Access journal focusing on integrating research and policy in disaster research, and publishes original research papers and invited viewpoint articles on disaster risk reduction; response; emergency management and recovery. A key part of the Journal's Publication output will see key experts invited to assess and comment on the current trends in disaster research, as well as highlight key papers.