Experience of Nurses' Preparedness in Managing Psychological and Physical Aspects of Earthquake Impacts at MutiaraSukma Mental Hospital, West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia

Background: This study provides an overview of the role of nurses in earthquake preparedness in MutiaraSukma Mental Hospital, West Nusa Tenggara Province and provides information on implementation strategies that can be carried out by health workers both in preparation and response to earthquake disasters. disaster. In addition, the psychological and physical aspects are very important to be prepared by nurses in dealing with earthquake disasters, so as to prevent psychological and physical impacts on both themselves and the victims. Objective : Exploring the experience of nurse preparedness in managing psychological and physical aspects after the earthquake disaster and exploring the factors that affect nurse preparedness in managing psychological and physical aspects after the earthquake. Method: This type of research is a qualitative research with an exploratory descriptive approach. Data was collected using in-depth interviews and observation techniques and then analyzed based on emerging themes. The number of samples is 6 participants. Results : The results of this study indicate that the preparedness of 6 nurses in MutiaraSukma Mental Hospital, West Nusa Tenggara Province is very satisfactory. In this study, most of the roles of nurses have carried out their duties and obligations well, due to institutional preparation for earthquake disaster preparedness. Conclusion: All participants have been given training in handling emergencies.