Palliative care nurses’ perspectives on managing a disaster situation: a focus group study
The findings highlighted that the expertise of specialist palliative care nurses is vital in responding to disasters, as they play a key role in alleviating the suffering of individuals affected by such events. Teamwork, leadership, and the training of nurses in palliative care were identified as critical elements for the effective management of disaster situations. The integration and contribution of palliative care nurses in the development of policies, planning, and disaster response are essential for future situations, regardless of the context.
Authors
- André Seidel Oliveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6551-6911)
- Marco Paulo da Silva Mendonça (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1966-9308)
- Milene Isabel Costa Mendonça Lima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9999-7290)
- Tania Martins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9343-4558)
- Diana Tavares Costa Ponte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3283-7107)
- Cristina Couto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5831-1352)
- Carla Melo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3097-4108)
- Ana O. S. Jorge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8511-5987)
- A. N. Costa
Institutions
- Universidade dos Açores (PT)
- Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT)
- Hospital do Divino Espírito Santo (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Nursing
- Published
- 2025-04-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-03131-8
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Disaster Response and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.52