Crisis on the game board - a novel approach to teach medical students about disaster medicine.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Every year, natural and other disasters cause significant loss of life around the world. This calls for an improved response from, among others, the health professions to strengthen disaster medicine, whether relating to prevention, emergency response or recovery. It includes both knowledge and competencies, such as planning, coordination, and communication. Simulations can be used to acquire these competencies. Project description: In 2016, the German Medical Students' Association founded the project "Disaster Medicine" with the goal of educating and connecting medical students interested in the topic. AFTERSHOCK, a board game simulating early disaster response after an earthquake, was utilized for workshops. It highlights the need for interagency cooperation a

SUBMITTER: Drees S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6278237 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature