Journal of Medical Surgical Concerns
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): May Edition 2026

Digital technology supports healthcare in disaster emergency management in remote areas of Indonesia

Abil Rudi (STIKes Kapuas Raya Sintang)
Kafi Pangki Suwito (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2026

Abstract

Background: Remote areas of West Kalimantan face significant geographical barriers that result in delayed nursing response times during disaster emergencies. Digital technology adoption serves as a strategic innovation to accelerate coordination and nursing interventions in these resource-limited settings. Purpose: To analyze the influence of digital technology adoption on nursing response time in emergency disaster management in remote areas of West Kalimantan. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 320 nurses at health facilities in remote areas of West Kalimantan, selected through simple random sampling. Technology adoption was measured using a validated questionnaire, while digital response time was assessed through structured observation. Data analysis employed simple linear regression to examine the relationship between technology adoption and digital response time. Results: The findings indicate that technology adoption levels were high among respondents (71.2%). The average nursing response time was 10.8 minutes, demonstrating significant improvement compared to conventional systems. Simple linear regression analysis revealed that technology adoption significantly influenced nursing response time (p < 0.001), explaining 43.5% of the variance (R² = 0.435). Communication signal instability at specific geographic locations was identified as a primary constraint. Conclusion: Digital technology adoption significantly enhances nursing response time in emergency disaster management in remote areas. Integration of technology-based emergency nursing curricula and strengthened digital infrastructure in remote settings are essential to support patient safety during disaster emergencies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

msc

Publisher

Subject

Nursing

Description

Jurnal penelitian dibidang keperawatan medikal bedah pada klien dewasa yang mengalami dan atau cenderung mengalami perubahan fisiologi dengan atau tanpa gangguan struktur tanpa trauma atau penyakit-penyakit yang sering/umum terjadi. Pembahasan berfokus pada konsep dan prinsip keperawatan dengan ...