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Roles of nursing schools in disaster management: A systematic review within the framework of advanced disaster nursing
Priya Sharma, Gavishiddhayya Salimath, Roselin Stephen, Meena Tiwari, Neha Rai, Dipali Digambar Idhate and Pooja Uttam Dabhade
Year : 2026 | Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 108-117
Received on: 27/12/2025
Revised on: 21/01/2026
Accepted on: 19/02/2026
Published on: 01/03/2026
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Priya Sharma, Gavishiddhayya Salimath, Roselin Stephen, Meena Tiwari, Neha Rai, Dipali Digambar Idhate and Pooja Uttam Dabhade( 2026).
Roles of nursing schools in disaster management: A systematic review within the framework of advanced disaster nursing
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 11( 2), 108-117.
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Abstract
Disasters are increasing in frequency and complexity worldwide, creating major threats to population health and health system stability. Nurses represent the largest segment of the healthcare workforce, making nursing schools critical institutions for building disaster preparedness capacity. This systematic review evaluated the roles and measurable contributions of nursing schools in disaster management within the framework of advanced disaster nursing. A PRISMA-guided search of PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar (2010-2025) identified 1,342 records, of which 52 studies met inclusion criteria, representing over 48,000 nursing students and nurses. Included designs comprised randomized educational trials, quasi-experimental studies, cohort studies, and systematic reviews. Structured disaster curriculum integration improved preparedness knowledge by 25-60% and confidence by 35-50%, with retention of 70-82% in longitudinal programs. Simulation-based disaster training produced the largest effects, improving competency scores by 30-55%, triage accuracy to 78-91%, and decision time by up to 40%. Interprofessional drills improved teamwork and communication by 20-40%, while community engagement initiatives increased preparedness indicators by up to 33%. Research-active institutions showed higher curriculum adoption and stronger outcomes. Integrating advanced disaster nursing frameworks into nursing education is essential for workforce readiness and health system resilience.
Keywords
Disaster Management, Nursing Education, Disaster Preparedness, Advanced Disaster Nursing.
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