Scientific investigation of the contribution of German WHO-classified Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) to strengthening national disaster preparedness.
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Study 1: Analysis of the personnel structure of German EMT members based on existing
organizational data (EMT data)
Study 2: Quantitative survey of competency perception among EMT members u
Sponsors
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: consenting, voluntary members of EMTs. Patients or vulnerable groups are not included. Inclusion criteria Study 1 for data collection on staff structure German EMT members: - EMT membership Inclusion criteria of Study 2 on the competency acquisition questionnaire: - EMT membership, health profession, consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria: - None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary endpoints are the description of the personnel structure of German EMTs (Study 1) and the assessment of the competency profile of EMT members (Study 2). Secondarily, the development of an expert consensus on the future role of EMTs in national crisis preparedness is pursued. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary objective is the development of practical, consensus-based recommendations for better integration of EMT competencies into the national health system. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactStefanie Bachnick
Universitätsklinikum Jena
Outcome results
None listed