@article{ref1,
title="Remote community-based public health nursing during a disaster: an ethnographic case study in Japan",
journal="Australasian emergency nursing journal",
year="2014",
author="Sato, Mari and Atogami, Fumi and Nakamura, Yasuka and Kusaka, Yuko and Yoshizawa, Toyoko",
volume="17",
number="3",
pages="106-111",
abstract="BACKGROUND: The Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011 generated a tsunami that directly struck Japan. Public health nurses (PHNs) played important roles in this disaster response and community recovery. This research identified a PHN's experience in an affected area. <br><br>METHODS: An ethnographic case study approach was used to obtain in-depth information regarding the experiences of one PHN, using semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and statistical documents. <br><br>RESULTS: Six themes were identified and explored, including that the PHN undertook overwhelming responsibilities to protect the local residents, made several autonomous decisions, and had a strong sense of mission. These were based on the relationship-building that occurred with the local residents due to the geographical characteristics and her own preparations. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The findings encourage PHNs to participate in simulations of disasters in preparation for major catastrophes and establish good collaborative efforts with residents by being a part of the community.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1574-6267",
doi="10.1016/j.aenj.2014.04.001",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aenj.2014.04.001"
}