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Disaster Preparedness Simulation

Abstract

This presentation highlights findings from a study exploring student perceptions of contributing to their community after participating in an emergency preparedness interprofessional simulation. Mixed methods were utilized and an online survey was emailed to a convenience sample (N=137). The majority self-reported they can better contribute to their community.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Ronda M. Christman, PhD, MSN, MA; Sonia K. Wrate, MSN; Rebecca L. Retzer, MSN; Elizabeth J. Scott, PhD, MSN -- School of Nursing, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee, USA; Laura Racovita-Szilagyi, PhD, MSW, School of Social Work, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee, USA; Maureen A. Baksh-Griffin, MSN, School of Nursing, Cleveland State Community College, Collegedale, Tennessee, USA; Faith A. Laughlin, EdD, MA, School of Education and Psychology, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee, USA; Cynthia F. M. Gettys, PhD, MA, Center for Teaching Excellence & Biblical Foundation of Faith in Learning, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee, USA; Brooks H. Kirschmann, BS, Campus Safety, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee, USA

Sigma Membership

Rho Iota

Lead Author Affiliation

Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Emergency Preparedness, Interprofessional, Simulation

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Emergency preparedness interprofessional collaborative practice simulation: Students' perceptions of understanding and contribution to their community

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This presentation highlights findings from a study exploring student perceptions of contributing to their community after participating in an emergency preparedness interprofessional simulation. Mixed methods were utilized and an online survey was emailed to a convenience sample (N=137). The majority self-reported they can better contribute to their community.