Chantel Sando
Research Details
Thesis Name
Enhancing the Disaster Preparedness of Far North Queensland Hospital Staff: a Phenomenological Study.Thesis Abstract
Using a phenomenological approach, this research will gather the lived experiences of current and former Far North Queensland (FNQ) rural hospital staff during a disaster(s), to inform a suite of resources to support current and future staff in their management of a disaster(s). These resources will be used to inform future resources to develop capacity in health workforce to manage a disaster(s).
Why My Research is Important/Impacts
Hospitals and Health Services are accountable for emergency and disaster management that supports a safe environment and safe practice for the provision of health services in the event of a disaster(s). It is anticipated that this research will contribute significantly to disaster management for the relevant rural hospitals and other services of a similar clinical services capability. Informed through my experience and by previous research in this field, sharing lived experiences and embedding these within resources such as staff educational packages, leadership training and succession planning has the ability to improve disaster management in lower resourced areas.Â
