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David Alexander Back1,2, Vanessa Lembke3, Felix Fellmer1
1Clinic for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Septic-Reconstructive Surgery, Research and Treatment Center for Complex Combat Injuries, Bundeswehr Hospital Berlin, Scharnhorststrasse 13, Berlin, Germany.
Military Medicine
|October 4, 2018
Summary
Integrating civilian disaster medicine and military deployment medicine into medical school curricula significantly enhances physician preparedness. This interdisciplinary approach improves both clinical strategies and undergraduate education in catastrophic event response.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Disaster Medicine
- Public Health Preparedness
Background:
- Modern healthcare systems require robust responses to catastrophic events like natural disasters and terror attacks.
- Early physician education in disaster and deployment medicine is crucial for effective crisis management.
- Combining civilian and military medical expertise offers a comprehensive approach to disaster preparedness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an interdisciplinary teaching module on deployment and disaster medicine for undergraduate medical students.
- To assess the impact of integrating civilian and military perspectives in disaster medicine education.
- To determine student satisfaction and knowledge gain from the combined curriculum.
Main Methods:
- A 4-week interdisciplinary module combining over 12 medical specialties was implemented.
- Learning spirals integrated the course into the undergraduate curriculum.
- Teaching methods included seminars, case discussions, group work, e-Learning, and practical training, totaling 72 hours.
- Knowledge acquisition was measured via pre/post-tests, and student attitudes were evaluated.
Main Results:
- 51 students participated across three semesters, reporting high satisfaction and motivation.
- Students found the course valuable for deepening core curriculum knowledge.
- Pre/post-tests demonstrated a statistically significant increase in student knowledge (p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- The interdisciplinary deployment and disaster medicine module received highly positive student feedback.
- Combining civilian and military expertise in teaching can foster effective interdisciplinary course development.
- This educational model enhances preparedness for catastrophic scenarios in healthcare professionals.
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