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This study aims to investigate the deployment experiences of Singaporean nurses in emergency medical teams during disaster response.

February 21, 2026BMC Emergency MedicineOpen Access

Voices from the quake zone: a qualitative analysis of Singapore nurses’ deployment experience in a WHO-Type-1 fixed emergency medical team

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This study aims to investigate the deployment experiences of Singaporean nurses in emergency medical teams during disaster response.
Descriptive qualitative research design
Purposive sampling with ten Singapore EMT nurses
Semi-structured virtual interviews conducted post-deployment
Inductive thematic analysis to identify key themes
Four key categories identified: preparedness and training, clinical role adaptation, team dynamics, and attitudes towards humanitarian work
Preparedness included logistical coordination and emotional readiness, beyond just clinical skills
Increased confidence and adaptability linked to team-based simulation and peer support
Gaps noted in environmental awareness, role clarity, and ethical preparedness

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Qualitative analysis explores deployment experiences of Singapore EMT nurses, suggesting improvements for future interventions.

Mujtaba et al. (2026) studied this question.

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