What is it about?
Human resources for health care provides is an important element in Indonesia especially for the professional nurses. Nurses play an important role in disaster preparedness such as educating the public to reduce disaster vulnerability and working in a disaster situation. Thus, when disaster happens, nurses need to have adequate skills related to disaster preparedness and disaster management. However, the research suggests that nurses are often not sufficiently prepared to deal with disaster-related responsibilities. Using a quantitative approach, this study aims to explain nurses’ perception of their knowledge, skills, and preparedness in coping with disasters that may occur in Indonesia.
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Why is it important?
Efforts in dealing with disasters should be the responsibilities of governmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and society. Indonesia in recent years has changed its disaster management strategies, from emphasizing emergency response and preparedness to disaster management preparedness. Cornier explained that the key factors of an effective emergency management plan for disasters include public knowledge, healthcare involvement, comprehensive training, protocol, technology, and effective communication. Therefore, participation and assuming responsibility by intersectoral entities is vital including governmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the public along with the health care providers, particularly nurses, are essential.
Perspectives
Training for disaster management simulation and distribution of nursing personnel in disaster areas must to be considered with preparedness. Defining nurses’ roles both in disaster preparedness and post-disaster preparedness must be taken into account with continuous training at various levels, including professional organization, governmental agencies, private organization, and the community.
Associate Professor Martono Martono
Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Surakarta
In my opinion, this study serves as a wake-up call not only for the healthcare sector but also for policymakers and educational institutions. Collaborative efforts are essential to develop comprehensive training programs and strategies that enhance the disaster preparedness of nurses. Ultimately, the findings of this study underscore the importance of proactive measures to strengthen the resilience of healthcare professionals in the face of unpredictable and potentially devastating events.
Mr Ferry Efendi
Universitas Airlangga
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This page is a summary of: Indonesian nurses’ perception of disaster management preparedness, Chinese Journal of Traumatology, December 2018, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2018.09.002.
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