Dataset Information

A Cross-sectional Study of Nurses' and Physicians' Experience of Disaster Management Preparedness Throughout COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To assess and compare nurses' and physicians' knowledge of disaster management preparedness.

Background

An effective healthcare system response to various disasters is paramount, as well as nurses and physicians must be prepared with appropriate competencies to be able to manage the disaster events.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional study. A total of 636 nurses and 257 physicians were recruited from one hospital in Saudi Arabia. Of them, 608 (95.6%) nurses and, 228 (83.2%) physicians completed self-administered, online questionnaires. The questionnaire assessed participants' sociodemographic data, and disaster management knowledge.