Health services responses to disasters in Mumbai sharing experiences

Supe, Avinash; Satoskar, Rajeev

doi:10.4103/0019-5359.41613

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“…The need for incorporation of competencies for disaster management at undergraduate training has been highlighted. 58,59 This will enable dental professionals to be involved not only in disaster response but also in surveillance activities.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Different baseline skill sets, diverse cultural backgrounds, dissimilar previous training experiences and work profiles, and financial aspects of additional training might pose special problems. 59,65 Clear definition of target audience should be undertaken, and rendering tailor-made training for this target audience should be attempted. Besides, one has to consider the potential legal ramifications of involving GDPs in specific procedures during disasters.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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General Dental Practitioners as Potential Responders to Disaster Scenario in a Highly Disaster-prone Area: An Explorative Study

Rajesh

Binnal

Pai

et al. 2017

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

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Aim:The aim of this study is to obtain insights pertaining to disaster management among Indian general dental practitioners (GDPs). Materials and methods:All GDPs in Mangaluru city, Karnataka, India, were included in the present study. Their willingness to participate in disaster management and their objective knowledge, attitude, behavior, and perceived effectiveness related to disaster management were assessed by a structured, pretested, self-administered questionnaire. Demographic information was also collected. Conclusion:The GDPs reported knowledge and behavior scores which were low, while their attitude and willingness to participate were high. Demographic determinants might be critical indicators in disaster management scenario among GDPs. Clinical significance:The present study has crucial implications for policymakers and curriculum changes to integrate dentists effectively into disaster response teams. As responsible members of the society, the dental fraternity has critical contributions to make toward disaster mitigation. Integration of GDPs in a multidisciplinary team managing disasters might be crucial, especially in highly disaster-prone areas, such as India, with a definite paucity of resources. General Dental Practitioners as Potential Responders to Disaster Scenario in a Highly

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

General Dental Practitioners as Potential Responders to Disaster Scenario in a Highly Disaster-prone Area: An Explorative Study

Rajesh

Binnal

Pai

et al. 2017

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

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“…The information to the next-of-kin is passed through display of victims' list on television or display boards at the hospitals as well as contact to dedicated phone numbers. [22] However, accessibility to the system should be based on a need-to-know basis, which ensures that appropriate agencies and personnel remain in the information loop and receive continued updates. Cellular telephone technology has so far been unreliable in earthquake situations.…”

Section: Communicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[22] There are several simple triage systems, the simple triage and rapid treatment system using the assessment of respiration, perfusion and mental status is a popular system to use. Most systems colour code or give a numerical value to each patient.…”

Section: Triagementioning

confidence: 99%

Management of disasters and complex emergencies in Africa: The challenges and constraints

Aliyu

2015

Ann Afr Med

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Natural and man-made catastrophes have caused significant destruction and loss of lives throughout human history. Disasters accompany a wide variety of events with multiple causes and consequences often leading to a cascade of related events. African continent has not been spared of these events. A new phenomenon in the continent is terrorism that is fuelled by globalization of arms trade and has contributed significantly to escalation of conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) resulting in complex emergencies and destruction of socioeconomic structures. The aim of this paper is to review relevant papers on management of disasters and complex emergencies in Africa and the challenges and constraints against the background of a weakened health system. Systematic search of published literature was conducted between 1990 and 2013. Grey literature (technical reports, government documents), published peer review journals, abstracts, relevant books and internet articles were reviewed. The review revealed that the frequency of both natural and man-made disasters in Africa is escalating. Complex emergencies are also on the increase since the Rwandan crisis in 1994. The impact of these events has overstretched and overwhelmed the health care system that is least prepared to handle and cope with the surge capacity and also render normal services. In conclusion, there is an urgent need for national emergency agencies/departments across Africa to develop a robust emergency preparedness and response plan. Every hospital most have a disaster management committee with flexible disaster management plan to respond to these catastrophes. There is a need for curriculum review in tertiary institutions across SSA to introduce and or expand training in disaster management.

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“…[1] However in the present era mass media play an important role in disaster management. Lots of channels are now available before and during disasters -e.g.…”

Section: Media Response To Disastermentioning

confidence: 99%