Article
Nursing
Zahra Chegini, Morteza Arab-Zozani, Edris Kakemam, Mojgan Lotfi, Afsaneh Nobakht, Hanieh Aziz Karkan
Summary: This study evaluated the levels of disaster core competencies and preparedness among nurses in the emergency department in six hospitals in Qazvin, Iran. The results showed that there are gaps in disaster preparedness and core competencies for emergency nurses, with communication skills being the lowest. Older nurses with disaster experience and less professional experience perceived better disaster core competencies.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tara N. Heagele, Charleen C. McNeill, Lavonne M. Adams, Danita M. Alfred
Summary: This research aimed to establish a consensus among experts on the concept of household emergency preparedness and develop a 51-question instrument to assess household readiness for disasters. The results provide a replicable approach for researchers to evaluate preparedness levels, which can be used to plan mitigation strategies, enhance health promotion, prevent injuries, and increase resilience for individuals and communities in the aftermath of disasters.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Reiko Nihonyanagi, Keiko Tsukasaki, Tomoya Itatani, Hisao Nakai, Daisuke Toda
Summary: This study investigates the preparedness of patients undergoing hemodialysis for emergency dialysis in the event of a natural disaster, and identifies the factors influencing such preparedness. The study finds that a significant proportion of patients lack preparedness, which is associated with employment status, lack of awareness about disaster information acquisition methods, lack of explanations on proper disaster response from dialysis facility staff, and belief that their family away from home would not be concerned about them. This highlights the inadequate disaster preparedness among patients undergoing dialysis and the need for strengthened guidance and education.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kevin M. Ryan, Sina Mostaghimi, Julianne Dugas, Eric Goralnick
Summary: The study found that the majority of emergency medicine physicians at academic medical centers in the United States actively participate in hospital emergency preparedness, emphasizing the importance of expertise. Formal training for the role varies, including avenues such as emergency medical services fellowships or online courses. Some participants expressed a willingness to be compensated for their time dedicated to preparedness.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2021)
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Meryl Paquay, Sabrina Chevalier, Anja Sommer, Celine Ledoux, Marie Gontariuk, Stefan K. Beckers, Loth van der Auwermeulen, Thomas Krafft, Alexandre Ghuysen
Summary: Increasing numbers of disasters highlight the need for comprehensive preparedness. Border regions are vulnerable and require cross-border coordination. Existing research focuses on technical and non-technical skills training, as well as the state of knowledge in disaster management in the region.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Donato Di Ludovico, Chiara Capannolo, Giordano d'Aloisio
Summary: The University of L'Aquila Territori Aperti project focuses on disaster prevention and management, and reconstruction and development of affected areas. It involves developing disaster preparedness toolkit, collecting and analyzing good practices in post-disaster reconstruction management, and incorporating them into recovery plans. The research methodology includes structuring the toolkit and transfer of recommendations into recovery strategies. The study has been tested in case studies of the 2009 Abruzzo earthquake and the 2016-17 Central Italy earthquake.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2023)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Matteo Paganini, Michele Pizzato, Eric Weinstein, Elena Vecchiato, Andrea Bitetti, Caterina Compostella, Caterina Onesto, Andrea Favaro
Summary: This study describes the outcomes of patients treated in a nurse-led alternate care site for COVID-19. The results showed that the alternate care site successfully diverted a significant proportion of patients without negative clinical outcomes.
EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tara N. Heagele, Lavonne M. Adams, Charleen C. McNeill, Danita M. Alfred
Summary: The aim of this study was to pilot test the Household Emergency Preparedness Instrument and evaluate its reliability and validity. Results showed that preparedness actions and planning, as well as disaster supplies and resources, were important dimensions in measuring household disaster preparedness.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Hyerine Shin, Kyung Hee Kim, Ji-su Kim, Yeun-hee Kwak
Summary: This study examined nurses' duty to care during the COVID-19 pandemic and identified influencing factors. Results showed that age and employment at tertiary hospitals increased nurses' duty to care, while male sex, higher education, and employment at tertiary hospitals increased perceived risk. Male sex and employment at tertiary or general hospitals increased confidence in the employer, while higher education and longer clinical career decreased the same. Age and higher monthly wage increased perceived obligation, and age, lack of religious beliefs, and clinical experience of 3-7 years increased professional preparedness.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Changiz Ahmadi, Arezou Karampourian, Mohammad Reza Samarghandi
Summary: This study analyzed the challenges related to evacuation in floods based on the views of citizens and executive managers. The findings identified several key challenges, including the lack of a primary warning system, insufficient resources, problems related to unpreparedness, issues related to emergency housing, lack of risk perception, and problems related to lack of coordination. To improve evacuation efficiency, it is important to establish an early warning system and evacuation plan, provide necessary resources, and increase risk perception and coordination.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Salman Zarka, Eyal Furman, Olga Polyakov
Summary: A hospital's operating modes include routine, mass-casualty, and interim states. Medical staff must be prepared for sudden increases in service demand, while continuing to support existing patients and those arriving at the hospital. This paper aims to describe the principles and methods for hospital operation during disaster-level events.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiaoping Qian
Summary: In this study, an emergency management system for geological disasters is proposed based on association rule data mining. Using a big data platform, a regional geological disaster emergency management system is built using monitoring data. The association rule algorithm demonstrates high computing power in the analysis, allowing for data filtering based on strong association rules. Furthermore, the big data platform enables data visualization, storage capacity, and early warning capability. Simulation tests show that the system is feasible in theory and can significantly improve the processing speed and resource allocation in actual disaster management.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Avram Flamm, Alexander Lee, Francis Mencl
Summary: This study examined the early impact of COVID-19 on an academic emergency department. The results showed a decrease in overall patients and select patient groups, while admissions and emergency department length of stay increased.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Zerina Lokmic-Tomkins, Lorraine J. Block, Shauna Davies, Lisa Reid, Charlene Esteban Ronquillo, Hanna von Gerich, Laura-Maria Peltonen
Summary: This study aims to map the hazard information profiles of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and International Science Council to the clinical terminology SNOMED CT, and determine the extent of clinical terminologies available to capture disaster-related events.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Emergency Medicine
Fredrik Granholm, Derrick Tin, Gregory R. Ciottone
Summary: This paper examines the impacts of hybrid warfare on healthcare systems and provides a framework for mitigation and resilience. Hybrid warfare poses a significant threat to emergency medicine and healthcare in general, aiming to disrupt the healthcare system and destabilize organizations and society. It is important for clinicians and healthcare managers to have a basic understanding of hybrid warfare in order to effectively respond to potential attacks.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(2022)