Deployment experiences of military nurses: A systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

The purpose of this systematic review is to explore military nurses' preparation, deployment and reintegration experiences in order to provide recommendations for effective management of the nursing team.

Background

Nurses provide health care in different settings including community, hospital and the disaster site. Military nurses have a long history of deploying for global health.

Method

A systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis of studies focusing on the preparation, deployment and reintegration experiences of military nurses was carried out.

Results

Five synthesized findings were concluded: (a) preparing and sharing experience are the key coping strategies; (b) transition from the civilian care to emergency situations; (c) teamwork contributin

SUBMITTER: Ma H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8359314 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature