Enhancing disaster response of emergency medical teams through "TEAMS 3.0" training package-Does the multidisciplinary intervention make a difference?

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the aftermath of disasters, Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) are dispatched to help local rescue efforts. Although EMTs are recognized to be a critical component of the global health workforce, concerns have emerged over their functioning and effectiveness. For example, lack of cooperation and coordination between different EMTs has been a longstanding issue, resulting in fragmented disaster management.

Methods

To enhance the provision of EMT's field teamwork, the Training for Emergency Medical Teams and European Medical Corps (TEAMS) project was established, and later further updated with novel scenarios and exercises (i.e., adapting EMT operations to a sudden disaster; becoming a modular team; reflecting on ethical dilemmas) in the complementary "TEAMS 3.0" pro

SUBMITTER: Kaim A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10130359 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature