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Perception and practical skills in disaster medical response of medical military staffs
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Aims: This study evaluated the perception and practical skills for medical response in disasters of members of military medical teams.
Objective and methods: The study was conducted on 333 members of military medical teams from 45 military units. The awareness survey was conducted using a self-assessment questionnaire on a scale. The first aid practical skills, triage skills for simulated victims and deploying medical station at the scene were also evaluated.
Results: 33.03% were not fully aware of their positions and responsibilities in the disaster medical response plan, 31.03% were not confident in performing their duties. There were 24.62% who did not meet the requirements for performing first aid techniques. The triage results according to the START protocol met the requirements of 48.08%. The level of awareness of responsibilities and tasks was statistically significantly higher in the male, age > 40, who had been trained and experience in medical response in disasters (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, the confidence rate was only significantly higher in the trained and experienced group (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The awareness and practical skills of military medical team members were still limited. Theoretical and practical training courses should be conducted to improve disaster response capabilities.
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Perception, skill, medical response to disaster
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