Development of a medical module for disaster information systems

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Disaster Management
• Public Health

Background:

• Effective real-time medical information flow is crucial for healthcare delivery during disasters.
• Existing disaster information systems often lack comprehensive medical data management capabilities.
• Coordination among healthcare professionals is vital for optimal patient outcomes in disaster scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

• To enhance a medical module for real-time information flow in pre-hospital disaster healthcare.
• To improve the coordination of healthcare teams and ensure timely information transfer during disasters.
• To develop a robust disaster information system-medical module accessible via a web application.

Main Methods:

• Utilized Microsoft Access database and SQL query language for database applications.
• Developed the system on the Microsoft .Net platform using C# programming language.
• Designed a web application for secure data entry and searching based on user access levels.

Main Results:

• A functional disaster information system-medical module was developed and made accessible via www.afmedinfo.com.
• The system facilitates real-time data entry and retrieval of disaster victim information.
• Database fields were optimized for both new data entry and searching historical records.

Conclusions:

• Disaster information systems should be viewed beyond early warning, encompassing comprehensive health practices.
• The developed system improves healthcare coordination and information dissemination in disaster settings.
• Recommendations are provided for the effective utilization of disaster-based health information systems.