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Challenges Faced by Nurses in Disaster Management in Palestine: A Systematic Review.

Mohammad Qtait, Nawaf Amro, Nesreen Alqaissi, Khalaf Awwad, Fuad Farajalla, Zeenat Mesk, Eman Tobasi, Ashraf Jehad Abuejheisheh

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Review in SAGE open nursing. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Mohammad QtaitNursing College, Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron, Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2414-7982
Nawaf AmroNursing Department, Modern University College, Ramallah, Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0096-9730
Nesreen AlqaissiNursing College, Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron, Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5642-8772
Khalaf AwwadNursing College, Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron, Palestine.
Fuad FarajallaNursing College, Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron, Palestine.
Zeenat MeskNursing College, Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron, Palestine.
Eman TobasiNursing College, Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron, Palestine.
Ashraf Jehad AbuejheishehNursing Department, Faculty of Health Professions, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9437-3304

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Nurses constitute the frontline workforce in disaster response; however, in protracted conflict settings such as Palestine, disaster management occurs under compounded political, infrastructural, and resource constraints. These contextual stressors may intensify psychological burden, limit preparedness, and undermine system resilience. Objective: To synthesize empirical evidence regarding the challenges experienced by nurses in disaster management in Palestine and to identify organizational and professional implications. Methods: This mixed-methods systematic review adhered to the Results: Twenty-three studies met inclusion criteria. Four overarching themes were identified: (a) psychological burden, including stress, burnout, and moral distress; (b) preparedness and competency gaps; (c) organizational and systemic barriers such as infrastructure damage and movement restrictions; and (d) adaptive strategies and professional resilience. Despite significant constraints, nurses demonstrated contextual adaptability and commitment to patient care. Conclusion: Disaster nursing in Palestine is shaped by intersecting structural, psychological, and operational challenges. Strengthening preparedness frameworks, workforce protection policies, and accessible psychosocial support systems is essential to enhance resilience and care quality in conflict-affected settings.

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conflictDisaster managementnursesPalestinepreparednessresilience

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PMCPMC13009659

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