Nurse willingness to report for work in the event of an earthquake in Israel. (23rd July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ben Natan, Merav; Nigel, Simon; Yevdayev, Innush; Qadan, Mohamad; Dudkiewicz, Mickey
• Is Part Of: Journal of nursing management. Volume 22:Number 7(2014)
• Page Start: 931
• Page End: 939
• Publication Date: 2013-07-23
• Subjects: Nursing services -- Administration -- Periodicals; Nursing services -- Business management -- Periodicals; 610.73068
• DOI: 10.1111/jonm.12058
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0966-0429

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="jonm12058-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="jonm12058-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Aim</title> <p>To examine variables affecting nurse willingness to report for work in the event of an earthquake in Israel and whether this can be predicted through the Theory of Self‐Efficacy.</p> </sec> <sec id="jonm12058-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Background</title> <p>The nursing profession has a major role in preparing for earthquakes. Nurse willingness to report to work in the event of an earthquake has never before been examined.</p> </sec> <sec id="jonm12058-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>Method</title> <p>Self‐administered questionnaires were distributed among a convenience sample of 400 nurses and nursing students in Israel during January–April 2012.</p> </sec> <sec id="jonm12058-sec-0004" sec-type="section"> <title>Results</title> <p>High willingness to report to work in the event of an earthquake was declared by 57% of respondents. High perceived self‐efficacy, level of knowledge and experience predict willingness to report to work in the event of an earthquake. Multidisciplinary collaboration and support was also cited as a meaningful factor.</p> </sec> <sec id="jonm12058-sec-0005" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusion</title> <p>Perceived self‐efficacy, level of knowledge, experience and the support of a multidisciplinary staff affect nurse willingness to report to work in the event of an earthquake.</p> </sec> <sec id="jonm12058-sec-0006" sec-type="section"> <title>Implications for nursing management</title> <p>Nurse managers can identify factors that increase nurse willingness to report to work in the event of an earthquake and consequently develop strategies for more efficient management of their nursing workforce.</p> </sec> </abstract>