The effectiveness of a disaster training programme for healthcare workers in Greece

Bistaraki, Angeliki; Waddington, Kathryn; Galanis, Petros

doi:10.1111/j.1466-7657.2011.00898.x

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“…Similar to the results of other international studies, there was a positive shift in knowledge [ 8 , 9 , 10 , 16 , 25 , 28 ]. Some studies have mentioned that disaster preparedness or education knowledge was relatively low or poor at baseline [ 19 , 46 , 47 , 48 ]. However, moderate-to-high knowledge levels were found in certain aspects, e.g., triage and basic first aid [ 48 ].…”

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The Effectiveness of Disaster Education for Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Knowledge, Willingness, and Perceived Ability: An Evaluation Study

Hung

Lam

Chow

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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As future healthcare professionals, nursing students should possess the appropriate knowledge, skills, and positive attitude to respond to public health emergencies or disasters worldwide. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a disaster management training course at improving Hong Kong nursing students’ disaster knowledge, willingness, and perceived ability. A mixed-method design using a single group with pre- and post-intervention comparisons followed by qualitative focus group interviews, was conducted. A 45-h disaster management training course with theoretical and practical inputs was conducted. A total of 157 students participated in and completed the pre- and post-intervention questionnaires. Positive significant results in disaster knowledge (t(156) = −8.12, p < 0.01, d = −0.84) and perceived ability (t(156) = −7.95, p < 0.01, d = −0.72) were found, but no substantial change in willingness to respond to disasters was observed. The participants expressed various concerns regarding their willingness to respond, which can be summarized and grouped as (1) personal risk perceptions, (2) contextual factors of the disaster events, and (3) organizational support. Incorporating disaster training into the tertiary education curricula for basic nursing professionals’ training could be a long-term strategy to prepare and expand the competent workforce for future disasters. Government or healthcare organizations are recommended to provide strategies and adequate support to alleviate nursing professionals’ concerns and enhance their willingness.

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The Effectiveness of Disaster Education for Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Knowledge, Willingness, and Perceived Ability: An Evaluation Study

Hung

Lam

Chow

et al. 2021

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“…Studies that evaluated delayed knowledge recall (up to one year) after intervention showed variable loss of knowledge. [12][13][14] Post-intervention evaluation in several courses found that single modality, specifically online-only, education was perceived as less valuable to the learner than mixed-modality training interventions. However, one study found no significant difference between instruction with lectures alone and the addition of a tabletop exercise to the lecture curriculum.…”

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Preparing Emergency Physicians for Acute Disaster Response: A Review of Current Training Opportunities in the US

Hansoti

Kellogg

Aberle

et al. 2016

Prehosp. Disaster med.

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There is need for a course that is targeted toward emergency physicians and trainees without formal disaster training. This course should be available online and should utilize a mix of educational modalities, including lectures, scenarios, and virtual simulations. An ideal course should focus on disaster preparedness, and the clinical and non-clinical aspects of response, with a focus on an all-hazards approach, including both terrorism-related and environmental disasters. Hansoti B , Kellogg DS , Aberle SJ , Broccoli MC , Feden J , French A , Little CM , Moore B , Sabato J Jr. , Sheets T , Weinberg R , Elmes P , Kang C . Preparing emergency physicians for acute disaster response: a review of current training opportunities in the US. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2016;31(6):643-647.

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“…Many researchers have highlighted the need for training of local health providers to meet various health needs in post-disaster situations (Yang et al, 2010;Fuady et al, 2011;Husna et al, 2011;Hammad et al, 2012;Al Khalaileh et al, 2012;Filmar and Ranse, 2013). Although efforts to provide trainings, such as emergency treatment skills, have been made (Bistaraki et al, 2011;Gulzar et al, 2012;Charlton et al, 2011;Conlon and Wiechula, 2011), the effectiveness of training to meet the needs of front-line health providers are inconclusive (Williams et al, 2008;Husna et al, 2011). Heywood and Choi (2010) and Heywood et al (2011) tracked recent changes of human resource for health in Java Island, where Bantul locates, and critically argued insufficiency of human resource development in the health system.…”

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Issues raised by nurses and midwives in a post-disaster Bantul community

Sugino

Hapsari

Madyaningrum

et al. 2014

Disaster Prevention and Management

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Purpose -Bantul in Central Java was the most severely damaged area by a devastating earthquake in May 2006. Even after being victims themselves, nurses and midwives at public health centers worked devotedly. The purpose of this paper is to identify the nurses' and midwives' perceptions and understanding of their roles, as well as the needs of training in disaster preparedness and management. Design/methodology/approach -Focus group discussions and questionnaire survey were conducted with 11 nurses and 11 midwives of public health centers in Bantul. Content analysis was applied to analyze transcripts of the focus group discussions and the responses to questionnaire. Findings -Health care for survivors and community were provided by highly committed health professionals supported in strong community resilience. Donors driven relief programs tended to be unorganized and insensitive for local health providers. Besides, organized disaster management trainings are strongly needed to develop disaster nursing and preparedness. Research limitations/implications -Embedded problems of local health system and current nursing practice were highlighted. Originality/value -Focus group discussions provided vital information that can and must be used to improve disaster response capabilities. Moreover, it was equally it is crucial to examine carefully what unfolded during post-disaster intervention.

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The effectiveness of a disaster training programme for healthcare workers in Greece

Abstract: The disaster training course had a great benefit for the participants. This study suggests that a brief educational intervention is beneficial, but more must be done.

Cited by 21 publications

References 22 publications

The Effectiveness of Disaster Education for Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Knowledge, Willingness, and Perceived Ability: An Evaluation Study

The Effectiveness of Disaster Education for Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Knowledge, Willingness, and Perceived Ability: An Evaluation Study

Preparing Emergency Physicians for Acute Disaster Response: A Review of Current Training Opportunities in the US

Issues raised by nurses and midwives in a post-disaster Bantul community

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