Household emergency preparedness instrument development: A Delphi study

Abstract

This project lays the groundwork for providing researchers with an instrument that can be used to reliably assess the level of household emergency preparedness of respondents. Accurate assessment of preparedness levels is critical for effective planning to enhance health promotion, prevent injuries, and increase resilience for individuals in communities.

Authors

Tara N. Heagele
Charleen C. McNeill
Lavonne M. Adams
Danita Alfred

Author Details

Tara N. Heagele, PhD, RN, PCCN, EMT - Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, Hunter College, The City University of New York, New York, NY, USA; Charleen C. McNeill, PhD, RN - Department of Nursing Science, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA; Lavonne M. Adams, PhD, RN, CCRN - Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, USA; Danita Alfred, PhD, RN - School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX, USA

Sigma Membership

Lambda Delta

Lead Author Affiliation

The City University of New York, New York, New York, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Delphi Method, Disasters, Emergency, Preparedness, Instrument Development

Recommended Citation

Heagele, Tara N.; McNeill, Charleen C.; Adams, Lavonne M.; and Alfred, Danita, "Household emergency preparedness instrument development: A Delphi study" (2020). NERC (Nursing Education Research Conference). 101.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/nerc/2020/posters_2020/101

Conference Name

Nursing Education Research Conference 2020

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2020

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission