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Copyright of Turkish Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery / Ulusal Travma ve Acil Cerrahi Dergisi is the property of KARE Publishing and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Aim Background Methods Results Discussion Conclusion Implications for nursing policy To examine the relationship between nurses' competency levels in disaster nursing management, their disaster preparedness and disaster preparedness beliefs.Nurses’ competency in disaster nursing management makes disaster response easier. Factors that may affect this reason should be examined.The study was conducted between April and July 2023 with nurses working in a province in the first‐degree earthquake zone in Turkey. The sample of the study consisted of a total of 207 nurses who were selected from primary, secondary, and tertiary care institutions by using the stratified sampling method. Data were collected with a personal information form, the Competencies for Disaster Nursing Management Questionnaire, the Disaster Preparedness Scale, and the General Disaster Preparedness Beliefs Scale. Mann–Whitney U and Kruskal–Wallis tests, Spearman regression coefficient, and multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the data.There was a positive correlation between nurses' competency levels regarding duties and responsibilities and their disaster preparedness levels. Having disaster‐related training also positively affected the level of competence in duties and responsibilities. Belief in disaster preparedness and having “partial” knowledge about the disaster had no relationship with competencies.According to the International Council of Nurses and current studies on disaster nursing, “competence areas” are among the priority study subjects.According to the study results, disaster preparedness and having disaster‐related education are effective factors in nurses' competencies related to duties and responsibilities.The results of this study may increase awareness in the healthcare system about nurses' disaster management competency levels and the factors that may affect this. It is recommended that disaster preparedness and disaster‐related education factors should be taken into account in the initiatives and policies to be planned to improve the duty and responsibility competence of nurses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: The purpose of the study is to determine the disaster preparedness perceptions, psychological resilences and empathy levels of nurses after 2023 Great Turkiye Earthquake. Method: This descriptive study was conducted in 2023 using with E‐Anket. This study was carried out with voluntary participation of 464 nurses living in different geographical regions of Turkiye. The data of the study were obtained utilizing Nurses' Disasters Prepardeness Perception Scale (NDPPS), Pyschological Resileince Scale (PRS) and Empathy Scale (ES). Results: In this study, the disaster preparedness perception of the nurses was found to be at medium level. More than half of the nurses (65.1%) reported that they did not received any disaster training before. A meaningful was found between the nurses' disaster preparedness perceptions and their empathy levels and psychological resilence. Conclusions: As in many countries, it is possible to state that also in Turkiye, the training of nurses for disasters are inadequate and that the studies on this subject are limited. This study will provide a theoretical platform to develop nurses' awareness of disaster preparedness and pyschological resilience and empathic approach programs to increase disaster resilience, and to conduct future research on disaster nursing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Earthquakes are expected to increase in intensity and frequency in regions like Anatolia, Arabia, Persia, and North Africa due to intensive oil extraction over decades. This highlights the need for innovative approaches to effectively address and mitigate the consequences of such seismic events. Here, I propose the development and utilization of tent as a cost-effective and viable alternative to traditional and high-rise cement-based constructions, aiming to reduce earthquake damages. With a rich history in nomadic practices, tents can be strengthened by integrating cutting-edge technologies that make them adaptable, climate-responsive, and earthquake-resistant solutions. By using natural materials like wool and cotton enhanced with waterproof and fireproof properties, tents can provide both comfort and versatility in various weather conditions. The goal of habitation is to furnish a secure and comfortable living space with essential amenities for safety and well-being. Tent-based communities could present an eco-friendly housing alternative and reduce the impact of destructive earthquakes by minimizing debris and rubble. In warm regions, tents can serve as year-round habitable spaces. Establishing tent cities or villages in such areas can effectively mitigate earthquake damages while also promoting sustainability and a healthy lifestyle. Skillfully extrapolating and adapting traditional urban design to tent-based materials could offer the potential to construct fully functional smart-tent cities that provide contemporary living comforts and safeguard against earthquakes and climate challenges. With modern manufacturing capabilities and urban planning, tents can benefit from advanced design principles to deliver safety, comfort, and an enduring ability to weather adverse climate conditions and earthquake damages. • Climate change and earthquakes are predicated to worsen worldwide. • The purpose of habitation is to ensure the safety and comfort of residents. • Developing urbanized tent cities can help alleviate the impact of earthquakes. • In regions with mild climates, tents can offer year-round housing solutions. • Tent cities can minimize environmental impact while offering a healthy, eco-friendly living space. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]