Developing a Simulation-Based Training Program for the Prehospital Professionals and Students on the Management of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
SIMULATION IN HEALTHCARE-JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR SIMULATION IN HEALTHCARE, vol.11, no.6, pp.394-403, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 11 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2016
- Doi Number: 10.1097/sih.0000000000000198
- Journal Name: SIMULATION IN HEALTHCARE-JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR SIMULATION IN HEALTHCARE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.394-403
- Keywords: Simulation training, Prehospital, MERS management, Students, Professionals, Standardized patients, HEALTH-CARE WORKERS
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Introduction: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a major global health threat. Prehospital professionals face the risk of infection as they work to save lives. They should be made aware of the disease and be prepared to handle such cases. The aims of our study are to develop a training program about the prehospital management of a MERS case using standardized patient (SP) scenarios, to evaluate the awareness and preparedness of the participants about MERS, and to evaluate the effectiveness of this training.