کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2608079 | 1134382 | 2007 | 5 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
BackgroundThe role of physicians in the detection, reporting, and response to infectious disease outbreaks, anomalous biologic events, or other public health emergencies is critical to the community's safety.Objective/MethodIn an effort to assess the level of preparedness of local physicians to respond to such events, the City of Fort Worth Public Health Department, the Fort Worth/Tarrant County Health Authority, and the Tarrant County Medical Society collaborated in designing and administering a cross-sectional study in spring 2006.ResultsThe results serve as a baseline of the local clinical community's preparedness, with 91% of local physicians reporting their knowledge as “fair-poor,” 80% desiring more information, and 83% favoring more training opportunities.ConclusionInformation obtained through this assessment is used to help cultivate educational interventions that will enhance the participation, integration, and mobilization of clinicians in the event of a community emergency.
Journal: Disaster Management & Response - Volume 5, Issue 3, July–September 2007, Pages 82–86