Psychometric Evaluation of the Core Competencies in Disaster Nursing Scale for Disaster Rescue Nurses in Mainland China.

ABSTRACT: Background: Disaster rescue nurses (DRNs) play an essential role in disaster medical rescue. To ensure an effective response, it is imperative to assess the core competencies of DRNs. In 2019, the International Council of Nurses (ICNs) published the Core Competencies in Disaster Nursing Version 2.0 (CCDN V2.0), which outlines 33 competencies for DRNs. However, these competencies currently lack psychometric evaluation in China, which limits the direct assessment of DRNs' core competencies in disaster nursing and the effectiveness of disaster nursing education. Objectives: The objective of this study was to develop and validate the Core Competencies in Disaster Nursing Scale for Disaster Rescue Nurses (CCDNS-DRNs). Design: A methodological and cross-sectional design was

SUBMITTER: Lai J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12358227 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature