Preparedness of Emergency Room Nurses for Bioterrorism Based on the Health Belief Model: A Multicenter Qualitative Study

To strengthen bioterrorism preparedness, there is an urgent need to develop human resources, enhance infrastructure, and implement targeted education and training programs for healthcare professionals. Education and training are essential to enhance the competency of emergency room nurses in responding effectively to bioterrorism at all times. The inadequate bioterrorism response systems in emergency centers and the low competency levels of nurses highlight the need for policies aimed at improving bioterrorism response capabilities within the national emergency medical system.