Transforming nursing students' attitudes toward death through the "caring for life in death" program: a quasi-experimental, longitudinal, mixed-methods study.

Effective management of health crises is a critical aspect of public health, necessitating specialized skills and knowledge to address complex and often unpredictable situations [–]. The unique challenges posed by health crises, ranging from natural disasters to pandemics, highlight the importance of robust training and preparation framework for public health professionals. While Crisis Resource Management (CRM) training is well-established in clinical healthcare settings since the 1990s, it has traditionally focused on interdisciplinary teams managing patients at the bedside []. However, public health residents operate in a fundamentally different context: they must make decisions at the population level, often under strict administrative and political constraints, rather than focusing on individual clinical care. There is currently a lack of data on the application of CRM principles specifically for public health administrative leadership [, ]. This creates a specific need to adapt existing CRM models to the institutional realities faced by future public health officials. In France, public health residents are medical doctors specializing in public health who are frequently integrated into public administrations, such as the Regional Health Agencies (ARS). These agencies play a pivotal role in coordinating health policies and emergency responses. Consequently, these residents require training that bridges theoretical knowledge with the practical application of non-technical skills—such as leadership, communication, and resource utilization—within this specific administrative framework.