Design and Validation of Prehospital Emergency Preparedness Evaluation Tool for Terrorist Attacks in Iran: A Study Protocol

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

2 Medical Journalism Department, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

3 Health in Disasters and Emergencies Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

Abstract

Background: Accidents and disasters have affected human lives and various aspects, including casualties, financial, psychological, and environmental damage, directly and indirectly. Prehospital emergency, one of the vital organs and agencies that respond right away to the scene and aid the injured, plays a crucial part in such incidents and is a vital link in the chain of public safety that protects the lives and health of its users.
Methods: Each of the two stages in this mixed-method (qualitative and quantitative) study serves as an introduction to the application of the subsequent phase. The first phase was a qualitative phase (Item generation) that have 3 steps, a scoping review, qualitative study, and incorporation of steps 1 and 2 (synthesis research). The second phases, the quantitative phase (item reduction), have 4 steps: Face validity, Content Validity, Construct Validity, and Tool Reliability.
Discussion: Prehospital emergency preparedness requires the development of response plans, training of these plans, and the quantitative and qualitative enhancement of current capabilities and capacities. As a result, the establishment and promotion of specific preparedness functions outlined in the emergency response operational plan hospital at various headquarters and operational levels need to conduct various maneuvers in this battle.

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