عنوان

Nurses' Perception of Readiness for Mass Casualty Events Involving Children

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TLpq2399320784

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انگلیسی

Title Proper

Nurses' Perception of Readiness for Mass Casualty Events Involving Children

General Material Designation

[Thesis]

First Statement of Responsibility

Thuss, Rosemary

Subsequent Statement of Responsibility

Horney, Jennifer

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Royal Roads University (Canada)

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2020

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

88

Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree

M.A.

Body granting the degree

Royal Roads University (Canada)

Text preceding or following the note

2020

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After a mass casualty event, there is an expectation that hospitals will safely care for all patients-adults and children alike-who require medical and non-medical attention, regardless of any challenges they may face. In Canada, there are no national emergency preparedness standards for hospitals to follow, and coordination amongst hospital networks across the nation is fragmented at best. Within healthcare, there is an assumption that when resources are limited, patient care that is appropriate for adults is also suitable for children. However, children have unique physical and developmental care needs and they are not simply small versions of their adult counterparts. During mass casualty events where children are involved, hospitals must be ready to receive and provide patient care for both children and adults. However, many studies have shown that due to a lack of funding, resources, and time nurses consistently report feeling unprepared to care for children during mass casualty events.

Children

Disaster

Emergency preparedness

Hospital

Mass casualty event

Nurse

Horney, Jennifer

Thuss, Rosemary

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[Thesis]

276903

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