Al Thobaity Abdulellah, Plummer Virginia, Innes Kelli, Copnell Beverley
Monash University, Australia; Taif University, Saudi Arabia.
Monash University, Australia; Member CENA, Australia.
Australas Emerg Nurs J. 2015 Aug;18(3):156-64. doi: 10.1016/j.aenj.2015.03.001. Epub 2015 Apr 9.
It is generally accepted that nurses have insufficient knowledge about disaster preparedness due to a lack of acceptance of core competencies and the absence of disaster preparedness in nursing curricula. This study explored nurses' knowledge and sources of knowledge, and skills as they relate to disaster management in Saudi Arabia, where more than 4660 people have died, 32,000 people have been affected, and US$4.65 billion in damage has been caused by disaster since 1980.
A quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive research design.
Nurses in Saudi Arabia have moderate knowledge concerning disaster preparedness. However, nurses in military hospitals possess more knowledge than those who work in government hospitals. The majority of nurses gained their knowledge and skills from disaster drills.
Nurses need more education in all areas of disaster management, most importantly in their roles during response to disasters. Nurses perceive themselves as not well-prepared but they are willing to improve their skills in disaster preparedness if educational opportunities are provided.
由于缺乏对核心能力的认可以及护理课程中未设置灾害准备内容，普遍认为护士对灾害准备的知识不足。本研究探讨了沙特阿拉伯护士与灾害管理相关的知识、知识来源及技能，自1980年以来，沙特已有超过4660人死亡，32000人受到影响，灾害造成的损失达46.5亿美元。
采用定量、非实验性描述性研究设计。
沙特阿拉伯的护士对灾害准备有一定的了解。然而，军事医院的护士比在政府医院工作的护士拥有更多知识。大多数护士通过灾害演练获得知识和技能。
护士在灾害管理的各个领域都需要更多教育，最重要的是在应对灾害时的角色方面。护士认为自己准备不足，但如果提供教育机会，他们愿意提高灾害准备技能。
