Disaster Preparedness among Emergency Medical Service Providers: A Systematic Review Protocol.

ABSTRACT: Background. The emergency medical service (EMS) provides first-line medical care to people who require urgent medical care in emergency and disaster situations. Preparedness is the most effective approach for the management of disaster risks, and it is essential for the emergency medical service (EMS) providers, such as paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMT), and other EMS personnel. This systematic review will explore evidence on the preparedness of emergency medical service providers in emergency and disaster situations by reviewing peer-reviewed journal articles. Methods/Design. This study will be conducted on peer-reviewed articles published between 2005 and 2019 to explore the preparedness of emergency medical service providers in emergencies and disasters. Scop

SUBMITTER: Beyramijam M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7683168 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature