Disaster situation: the role of nursing

Introduction
Although disaster nursing research has increased significantly, only some studies have addressed questions about health interventions or outcomes.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was essential to have qualified nurses to care for individuals, families, and the community in exceptional situations. A comprehensive knowledge of clinical nursing practice and nursing interventions in different disaster situations is necessary. There is a need for a paradigm shift in healthcare decision-making, moving towards a reliable and robust evidence base for interventions in all phases of disaster management.

Objective
Identify nursing interventions in a disaster situation.

Research Design
This study is an integral part of a doctoral thesis, with a multi-method/multi-study research strategy, and four studies will be carried out. This study is based on the qualitative paradigm using documentary texts, namely disaster plans and municipal and Regional Plans for disaster response. A documentary analysis will be carried out to obtain approximate knowledge of the data. Data processing and analysis will be carried out through content analysis using the WebQDA software.

Expected results
As a result, it is expected to identify which nurse interventions are in the disaster management cycle and how these interventions contribute to reducing the impact of the disaster on the individual/family/community as well as the health consequences associated with all types of disasters.

Conclusion
Research into disaster nursing highlights how the nursing process guides the practice of care for multiple types of victims and should prepare nurses for various challenges. The interest in clarifying the roles played by disaster nurses and the skills they need to fulfillthese roles is fundamental.