Emergency exercises involving the health community are considered an important and
integral part of emergency preparedness activities. However, little is known about whether …

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has put health systems under unprecedented
pressure, challenging their workforce, especially nurses. OBJECTIVE: The current paper …

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented health crisis worldwide, with the
numbers of infections and deaths worldwide multiplying alarmingly in a matter of weeks …

Introduction The primary aim of this study was to explore the perception of Hong Kong
emergency nurses regarding their work during the human swine influenza pandemic …

Background Nurses play an important role in helping people to cope with disasters. Dealing
with disasters requires proper knowledge, attitudes and skills that can be achieved through …

Two main areas exist within emergency care where chemical, biological, radiological,
nuclear and explosive preparedness can be focused: departmental preparedness and staff …

Background During the last decade there has been a need to respond and recover from
various types of emergencies including mass casualty events (MCEs), mass …

Recent infectious disease epidemics highlight the importance of rapid recognition and
isolation of patients with severe infectious diseases. Unannounced mystery patient drills …

Preparing for emerging respiratory pathogens is a fundamental requirement for
enhancements of the safeguard in healthcare settings. We are facing an increasing pressure …

Background: Natural and man-made disasters have significant effects on the physical,
psychological, and emotional health of society. Nurses play an essential role in disaster …