Factors influencing on nurses’ responses during flood disaster
Nurses have a crucial role in any disaster situation and must respond effectively to fulfil their responsibilities. The aim of this study is to explore the factors that contribute and hinder nurses. effective responses during the flood in the East Coast region of Malaysia. An exploratory qualitati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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IOSR
2019
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/75503/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/75503/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/75503/1/published%20RIGS%206.pdf |
| Summary: | Nurses have a crucial role in any disaster situation and must respond effectively to fulfil their
responsibilities. The aim of this study is to explore the factors that contribute and hinder nurses. effective
responses during the flood in the East Coast region of Malaysia. An exploratory qualitative design was used in
this study. Seven nurses from two hospitals were included in the semi-structured interviews who were chosen by
purposive sampling and snowball sampling. Data were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Four
major themes emerged including accessibility of resources, knowledge about flood disaster management,
support system, and willingness to participate in disaster management. As a result, there is a need to conduct
flood disaster management training to prevent the possible factors that may contribute to the ineffective nursing
role during flood disaster in Malaysia. |
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