Nurse Training for Disaster Preparedness: A Comparative Analysis of Core Competencies Standards
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https://doi.org/10.12707/RVI24.123.39741Keywords:
education, nursing, education in disasters, nursing competency, liability, legalAbstract
Background: Knowledge of nursing competencies for emergency and disaster situations is crucial for ensuring an appropriate response. Although evidence highlights the need for objective regulation, some argue that the Regulation on the Competencies Framework for Generalist Nurses in Portugal already encompasses the skills necessary for effective intervention.
Objective: To identify the relationships between the competency domains and criteria outlined in the Portuguese Regulation on the Competencies Framework for Generalist Nurses and those in the International Council of Nurses (ICN) - Core Competencies in Disaster Nursing, version 2.0.
Methodology: An exploratory, cross-sectional study using a qualitative approach.
Results: A weak relationship was found between the Portuguese Regulation on the Competencies Framework for Generalist Nurses and the Preparation and Planning, Incident Management, Safety and Security, and Assessment domains of the ICN Core Competencies in Disaster Nursing, version 2.0. On the other hand, a stronger alignment was observed with the Communication, Intervention, and Law and Ethics domains.
Conclusion: The competency domains and criteria of the Portuguese Regulation on the Competencies Framework for Generalist Nurses are insufficient for responding adequately to emergency and disaster situations.
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