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Sweeney A, Papp L. Developing Faith Community Emergency Response Teams Through Simulation. J Christ Nurs 2024; 41:23-27. [PMID: 38044515 DOI: 10.1097/cnj.0000000000001133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT The development of a volunteer emergency response team is an effective method to mitigate the negative impacts and improve outcomes of health emergencies in faith communities and is supported by faith community nursing scope and standards of professional practice. Conducting simulated emergency drills with a core team of volunteers within one parish supported the confidence and comfort levels of the multidisciplinary group of volunteers, led by a nurse. Simulation and debriefing increased team members' preparedness for physical and mental health emergencies.
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Baetzner AS, Wespi R, Hill Y, Gyllencreutz L, Sauter TC, Saveman BI, Mohr S, Regal G, Wrzus C, Frenkel MO. Preparing medical first responders for crises: a systematic literature review of disaster training programs and their effectiveness. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2022; 30:76. [PMID: 36566227 PMCID: PMC9789518 DOI: 10.1186/s13049-022-01056-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Adequate training and preparation of medical first responders (MFRs) are essential for an optimal performance in highly demanding situations like disasters (e.g., mass accidents, natural catastrophes). The training needs to be as effective as possible, because precise and effective behavior of MFRs under stress is central for ensuring patients' survival and recovery. This systematic review offers an overview of scientifically evaluated training methods used to prepare MFRs for disasters. It identifies different effectiveness indicators and provides an additional analysis of how and to what extent the innovative training technologies virtual (VR) and mixed reality (MR) are included in disaster training research. METHODS The systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines and focused specifically on (quasi-)experimental studies published between January 2010 and September 2021. The literature search was conducted via Web of Science and PubMed and led to the inclusion of 55 articles. RESULTS The search identified several types of training, including traditional (e.g., lectures, real-life scenario training) and technology-based training (e.g., computer-based learning, educational videos). Most trainings consisted of more than one method. The effectiveness of the trainings was mainly assessed through pre-post comparisons of knowledge tests or self-reported measures although some studies also used behavioral performance measures (e.g., triage accuracy). While all methods demonstrated effectiveness, the literature indicates that technology-based methods often lead to similar or greater training outcomes than traditional trainings. Currently, few studies systematically evaluated immersive VR and MR training. CONCLUSION To determine the success of a training, proper and scientifically sound evaluation is necessary. Of the effectiveness indicators found, performance assessments in simulated scenarios are closest to the target behavior during real disasters. For valid yet inexpensive evaluations, objectively assessible performance measures, such as accuracy, time, and order of actions could be used. However, performance assessments have not been applied often. Furthermore, we found that technology-based training methods represent a promising approach to train many MFRs repeatedly and efficiently. These technologies offer great potential to supplement or partially replace traditional training. Further research is needed on those methods that have been underrepresented, especially serious gaming, immersive VR, and MR.
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- Anke S. Baetzner
- grid.7700.00000 0001 2190 4373Institute of Sports and Sports Sciences, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- grid.5734.50000 0001 0726 5157Department of Emergency Medicine, Inselspital, University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland ,grid.5734.50000 0001 0726 5157Graduate School for Health Sciences, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
| | - Yannick Hill
- grid.12380.380000 0004 1754 9227Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, Netherlands ,Institute of Brain and Behaviour Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands ,Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience, Colorado Springs, USA
| | - Lina Gyllencreutz
- grid.12650.300000 0001 1034 3451Department of Nursing, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden ,grid.12650.300000 0001 1034 3451Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
| | - Thomas C. Sauter
- grid.5734.50000 0001 0726 5157Department of Emergency Medicine, Inselspital, University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- grid.12650.300000 0001 1034 3451Department of Nursing, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden ,grid.12650.300000 0001 1034 3451Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- grid.5253.10000 0001 0328 4908Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- grid.4332.60000 0000 9799 7097Center for Technology Experience, AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Vienna, Austria
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- grid.7700.00000 0001 2190 4373Psychological Institute and Network Aging Research, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- grid.7700.00000 0001 2190 4373Institute of Sports and Sports Sciences, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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Promoting Environmental Justice and Sustainability in Social Work Practice in Rural Community: A Systematic Review. SOCIAL SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/socsci11080336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Social work’s response to global climate change has dramatically increased over the last several years. Similarly, growing attention has been paid to rural social work; less clear, however, is how social work, responsive to global climate change, is developed, deployed, and understood in rural contexts; this systematic review elaborates on current social work contributions (research, practice, and policymaking), promoting environmental justice and sustainability in rural communities. Utilizing the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) approach, this article thematically analyzed and synthesized 174 journal articles on social work-specific interventions and environmental justice. The results illustrate insights into the experiences, practices, or objectives of rural social workers vis-à-vis climate change. Significant themes from the literature demonstrated that gender, age, and race limited access to social work services and climate-related disaster response support in rural settings; this article argues that rural community-driven social work practices focused on environmental justice and sustainability should be encouraged and that policy advocacy attentive to climate change and its impact on vulnerable and marginalized groups should be pursued. Current and prospective social work scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders should collaborate with local rural communities to address their unique needs related to climate change. In turn, grassroots strategies should be co-developed to promote climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, ultimately achieving the goal of building resilient, healthy, and sustainable rural communities.
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Psychometric Properties of Disaster Preparedness Tools in Nurses: A Systematic Literature Review. Prehosp Disaster Med 2022; 37:509-514. [PMID: 35770477 DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x22000930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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INTRODUCTION There is no widely-recommended standardized and valid measurement tool for evaluating the disaster preparedness of nurses. This study aims to assess the psychometric properties of scales developed or adapted to evaluate the sudden-impact natural disaster preparedness of nurses. METHODS This study is a systematic literature review for the psychometric properties of disaster preparedness tools. Studies published from 2010 through June 2021 were identified from a systematic search of five databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and ProQuest. The Consensus-Based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) checklist was used for the systematic review and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline for reporting. The World Health Organization's (WHO) report on the Development of a Disaster Preparedness Tool Kit for Nursing and Midwifery was used to evaluate scale contents. RESULTS Six articles were identified that met the inclusion criteria. The scales generally had a multi-dimensional structure and used Likert scoring with internal consistency coefficients ranging from 0.785 to 0.97. All scales were rated sufficient in content validity, structural validity, and cross-cultural validity. One scale was rated sufficient in criterion validity while the others were rated indeterminate. One scale was rated insufficient in reliability and internal consistency while the others were rated sufficient. CONCLUSION The findings suggest improving the psychometric properties of scales of nurses' disaster preparedness according to COSMIN, expanding their content scope, and developing new scales. The study will provide beneficial data to users and researchers regarding the need for a comprehensive assessment tool in determining the disaster preparedness of nurses.
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