@article{ref1,
title="Predictors of nurses' reporting for work at the time of epidemics and natural disasters; solutions for hospital surge capacity",
journal="Journal of nursing scholarship",
year="2021",
author="Ghavami, Vahid and Kokabi Saghi, Fatemeh and Asghari, Ali and Shabanikiya, Hamidreza",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="PURPOSE: To identify the predictors of nurses' presence at hospitals at the time of three types of disasters. <br><br>DESIGN: This cross-sectional study was performed using a researcher-generated questionnaire. <br><br>METHODS: This study was performed on 350 nurses of five public hospitals. Data was collected using a questionnaire in which the respondents were asked about their decisions on reporting for work in the event of three scenarios: epidemic of an unknown contagious respiratory disease, earthquake, and flood. Multiple logistic regression was used to analyze the data. <br><br>FINDINGS: The four predictors of nurses reporting for work include receiving trainings on disasters, and concerns on the non-compensation for providing services following the disaster, concerns about family safety and workplace safety. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Although slightly different factors affect the willingness of participants to report for work in each scenario, they can be put in two main categories; namely as personal and impersonal. Devising a family disaster plan and providing educational programs on self-care are two main strategies to increase the chances of presence at work following disasters. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The presence of more nurses in the hospital at the time of disasters can significantly improve the quality of care, and clinical outcomes of patients and disaster victims.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1527-6546",
doi="10.1111/jnu.12746",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12746"
}