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Brad D Gable1, Asit Misra2,2, Devin M Doos3
1OhioHealth Simulation, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, USA.
Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development
|June 24, 2021
Summary
Medical students showed improved confidence in disaster response skills like triage and tourniquet application after participating in an immersive, simulation-based "Disaster Day" curriculum. This training enhances preparedness for mass casualty incidents.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Disaster Medicine
- Emergency Preparedness
Background:
- Mass casualty and multi-victim incidents are increasing due to natural disasters and terrorism.
- The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) recommends disaster preparedness training for medical students.
- Most U.S. medical students do not receive adequate disaster preparedness education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a one-day, immersive, simulation-based "Disaster Day" curriculum for medical students.
- To assess the impact of the curriculum on students' confidence in disaster management skills.
Main Methods:
- The study involved first and second-year medical students from a single institution.
- The curriculum included disaster management information, hands-on skill stations, and a near full-scale simulation.
- A single-group pretest-posttest design with paired analysis of self-reported confidence data was used.
Main Results:
- Forty medical students participated in the "Disaster Day" curriculum.
- 97.6% of participants reported the course provided new information or clarity.
- 88.4% of participants intended to apply their learned skills.
Conclusions:
- The simulation-based "Disaster Day" curriculum significantly improved medical students' self-reported confidence in key disaster management concepts.
- Skills such as victim triage, tourniquet application, and incident command were enhanced.
- The curriculum enables students to apply classroom knowledge and understand real-world challenges in resource-limited environments.
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