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1National Cheng Kung University Department of Emergency Medicine National Cheng Kung University Hospital College of Medicine Tainan Taiwan.
Journal of Acute Medicine
|September 30, 2020
Summary
Taiwanese emergency medicine physicians have published limited but promising research on disaster medicine, focusing on response systems, endemic diseases, and emergency department overcrowding. Further development of disaster medicine education and research environments is recommended.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Scientific publications on disaster medicine authored by Taiwanese emergency medicine physicians are not extensively documented.
- Understanding the landscape of this research is crucial for identifying strengths and areas for development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze scientific publications related to disaster medicine authored by emergency medicine physicians in Taiwan.
- To identify key themes, research methodologies, and collaboration patterns in this field.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive study analyzing articles published between January 1, 1999, and December 31, 2018.
- Utilized PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.
- Included 53 articles for final analysis, categorizing them by research type, themes, and study methods.
Main Results:
- The majority of publications (75.5%) were original research.
- Top themes included disaster response systems (32.1%), endemic diseases (20.8%), emergency department overcrowding (18.9%), and earthquakes (18.9%).
- International collaborations were present in 30.2% of articles, with specific incidents like the Chi-Chi earthquake and SARS outbreak being focal points.
Conclusions:
- While the volume of disaster medicine research from Taiwanese emergency departments is relatively limited, the quality and diversity are promising.
- There is a need for enhanced consideration of the research environment and educational programs for disaster medicine in Taiwan.
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