Improving Disaster Wound Management Knowledge among Nursing Students in Taiwan through the “7 Steps Disaster Nursing” Framework

Aric Vranada, Warsono Warsono, Dewi Setyawati, suyanto suyanto

Abstract


Disaster wound management is a critical competency for nurses; however, standardized educational approaches addressing wound care in disaster settings remain limited in nursing education in Taiwan. The 7 Steps Disaster Nursing Wound Management framework, developed by WoCare Indonesia, provides a systematic and structured approach to improve wound management practices under disaster conditions. This community service program aimed to introduce the 7 Steps Disaster Nursing Wound Management framework to nursing students in Taiwan and to enhance their understanding of disaster-related wound care. The program was conducted in the form of an educational seminar and interactive discussions delivered in three stages: pre-test assessment, theoretical presentation and case-based discussion of the framework, and post-test evaluation accompanied by participant feedback. A total of 22 senior undergraduate nursing students from the National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences (NTUNHS), Taiwan, participated in the activity. The results demonstrated an improvement in participants’ knowledge following the intervention, with the average pre-test score of 55 increasing to an average post-test score of 76. Approximately 90% of participants showed an increase in their post-test scores, indicating enhanced understanding of disaster wound management concepts. Feedback from participants revealed that the framework was perceived as highly relevant and provided a more systematic understanding compared to previously learned approaches. Nevertheless, a substantial proportion of participants suggested the inclusion of simulation-based or hands-on training to strengthen practical skills. In conclusion, the introduction of the 7 Steps Disaster Nursing Wound Management framework effectively improved nursing students’ knowledge of disaster wound management. The framework demonstrates strong potential for integration into disaster nursing education in Taiwan to support the development of healthcare professionals’ preparedness for emergency and disaster situations

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Disaster nursing; Wound management; Nursing education; Framework 7 Steps

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30659/janesha.3.2.2025.16-24

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