Qualitative Research on Flight Nurses’ Training Needs for Air Transport of Emerging and Virulent Infectious Diseases

Objective: To explore the characteristics of flight nurses’ training needs for nursing management of air transport of emerging and virulent infectious diseases, and to provide a reference for the transport training of infectious disease patients. Methods: Based on purposive sampling, 17 flight nurses were selected for semi-structured interviews, and data were collected, sorted, and analyzed using the grounded theory paradigm. Results: Four themes were summarized: theoretical knowledge related to emerging and virulent infectious diseases, participation in infectious disease management practices, and training content needs, including knowledge, skills, and personal traits. Conclusion: Flight nurses are in the stage of experience accumulation in the management of emerging and virulent infectious diseases, and they lack theoretical knowledge and practical abilities regarding virulent infectious diseases. Establishing a comprehensive training system, combined with regular drills and assessment feedback, will effectively improve flight nurses’ emergency response capabilities and mission execution efficiency, ensuring the smooth progress of missions and the safety of personnel.