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Emergency response capacity among nurses in tertiary hospitals: a latent profile analysis

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study aimed to assess nurses’ emergency response capacity and identify its influencing factors. An online questionnaire survey of 788 nurses from nine tertiary hospitals was conducted between November 12, 2023, and March 31, 2024. Participants were asked to report their demographics and emergency response capacity. Latent profile analysis was employed to identify distinct emergency response capacity subgroups. Three unique profiles were identified: a high, a medium, and a low emergency response capacity group. ANOVA and chi-square tests indicated significant differences among the three groups concerning marital status, educational level, parenthood status, professional title, monthly income, and department. Multiple logistic regression analysis confirmed that department and monthly income were significant predictors of profile membership. Most nurses showed medium to high emergency response capacity. Several demographic and occupational factors were associated with nurses’ emergency response capacity.

Source: Scientific Reports

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-45355-x

Authors: Yan Yang, Zhongqing Yuan, Fengxue Yang, Li Zeng

Institutions: Sichuan University, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Sichuan Nursing Vocational College

Language: English

Topic: Disaster Response and Management

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,690