Psychological adaptation of nurses post-disaster.
Disasters have the potential to cause major disruptions in lifeline services and family support systems. As caregivers, nurses are required to make difficult choices during national emergencies and may be at risk for experiencing psychological distress following a disaster. This study describes the responses of a group of nurses following Hurricane Hugo, and makes recommendations to minimize the stress placed on nurses working in a time of disaster.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004190:Disasters; D006801:Humans; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D013022:South Carolina / Q000453:epidemiology; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*