Abstract
With the increasing global frequency of disasters, the call for disaster preparedness training needs to be reinforced. Nurses form the largest group of the healthcare workforce and are often on the frontline in disaster management. Therefore, nurses should be adequately equipped with the knowledge and skills to respond to disasters, starting from their pre-service training to their in-service professional training. However, the inclusion of disaster preparedness education in undergraduate nursing curricula is minimal in most countries. The purpose of this article is to highlight the current state of nursing education and training in disaster management, both generally and in Oman. The significance of disaster preparedness training and recommendations for its inclusion in nursing practice and education are also discussed.
Highlights
With the increasing global frequency of disasters, the call for disaster preparedness training needs to be reinforced
The purpose of this article is to highlight the current state of nursing education and training in disaster management, both generally and in Oman
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction defines a disaster as a “serious disruption of the functioning of a community or society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts which exceeds the ability of the affected community and society to cope using its own resources”
Summary
Abstract: With the increasing global frequency of disasters, the call for disaster preparedness training needs to be reinforced. The occurrence of a disaster is unpredictable and may result in chaos, mass casualties and destruction of property with devastating long-term social, physical, psychological, environmental and economic consequences that affect the health of a population and strain the capacity of the healthcare system.[1] Globally, there has been a steady increase in the magnitude and frequency of disasters and public health emergencies in recent years. Strengthening disaster preparedness at all levels as a priority for effective disaster management.[8] Disaster preparedness involves planning and preparation to effectively respond to any disaster situation This includes implementing capacity development, coordinating the participation of responsible organisations, individuals and volunteers and ensuring that all personnel are equipped for response.[8]
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