Planning for Chaos: Developing the Concept of Emergency Preparedness through the Experience of the Paramedic

Abstract

I dedicate this thesis to my Nan and Grandad Woodward, whose personal tales of nursing captured my imagination as a child. Their passion for this profession was infectious and inspired me, from a young age, to become a Registered Nurse. 4 DeclarationThis thesis is submitted to the University of Warwick in support of my application for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. It has been composed by myself and has not been submitted in any previous application for any degrees.The work presented (including data generated and data analysis) was carried out by the author.

Study on the Formation Mechanism of Medical and Health Organization Staff’s Emergency Preparedness Behavioral Intention: From the Perspective of Psychological Capital

“…It includes emergency plan formulation, personnel training, preparation and custody of emergency supplies and equipment, drills within the emergency plan, and connection with external emergency forces. Its ultimate goal is to maintain the emergency capacity and rapid response capacity needed for emergency rescue in relation to significant accidents and ultimately reduce casualties and unnecessary losses [9]. The Medical and Health Organization (MHO) is the main institution for the treatment of diseases and wounds, and its goal is to protect and improve people's health, including hospitals, grass-roots medical and health institutions, professional public health institutions, etc.…”