Evaluation of a Pandemic Preparedness Training Intervention for Emergency Medical Services Personnel
Evaluation of a Pandemic Preparedness Training Intervention for Emergency Medical Services Personnel
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DOI：
10.1017/s1049023x00007421
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发表时间：
2009-12-01
影响因子：
2.2
通讯作者：
Prezant, David
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作者：
Gershon, Robyn R. M.;Vandelinde, Nikole;Prezant, David
简介：紧急医疗服务（EMS）人员在国家应对大流行事件过程中发挥着不可或缺的作用。为了帮助确保他们的健康和安全，特别是在疫情爆发的早期阶段，了解和遵守个人防护设备（PPE）和感染控制策略至关重要。目的：本研究的目的是评估的有效性的多方法，大流行的准备培训干预使用前/posttestdesign.Methods：一个方便的样本129 EMS人员参加了大流行的准备培训计划。培训内容包括教育干预，重点是流感病毒的传播途径、呼吸道个人防护设备的正确使用、机构关于感染控制做法的政策以及季节性流感疫苗接种。随后进行了基于技能的呼吸器验配和正确的呼吸器戴脱程序的演练。结果：前/后测试结果表明，在呼吸器使用、季节性流感疫苗接种以及大流行期间报到的意愿方面，知识和行为意向显著增加。结论：该方法有效地提高了EMS医护人员的知识和依从性。进一步的研究应该集中在训练是否会导致行为改变。
Introduction: Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel play an integral role during the national response to a pandemic event. To help ensure their health and safety, especially during the early stages of an outbreak, knowledge and adherence with personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection control strategies will be essential. Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a multi-method, pandemic preparedness training intervention using a pre-/posttest design.Methods: A convenience sample of 129 EMS personnel participated in a training program on pandemic preparedness. Training consisted of an educational intervention with a focus on the routes of transmission of the influenza virus, proper use of respiratory PPE, agency policies regarding infection control practices, and seasonal influenza vaccination. This was followed by a skill-based drill on respirator fit-checking and proper respirator donning and doffing procedures.Results: Pre-/post-test results indicate a significant increase in knowledge and behavioral intentions with respect to respirator use, vaccination with seasonal influenza vaccine, and willingness to report to duty during a pandemic.Conclusions: This method was effective in increasing knowledge and compliance intentions in EMS healthcare personnel. Further research should focus on whether training results in behavior modification.