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February 28, 20260 citations

The Role and Mandate of Nurses in Disasters: A Delphi Study in German-Speaking Countries.

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MKMichael KöhlerJBJulia BallmannLGLaura Glorius

Key Points

  • This research aims to clarify the roles and responsibilities of nurses during disaster situations in German-speaking countries.
  • Conducted a Delphi study among nursing professionals
  • Engaged policymakers to gather insights
  • Analyzed responses to reach consensus on nursing roles
  • Identified key responsibilities that nurses should assume in disasters
  • Highlighted the need for policy development to formalize these roles
  • Demonstrated that consensus exists on necessary nursing interventions in emergencies

Abstract

The responsibility for defining the role and mandate of nurses lies with the profession itself. Nurses must reach a consensus with policymakers on these definitions and ensure that they are codified, allowing healthcare systems to implement them effectively.

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Köhler et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a287e20a974eb0d3c03c03https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.70167
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