Volume : 11, Issue : 08, August – 2024
Title:
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF PARAMEDIC INTERVENTIONS IN CRISIS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors :
Rashed Saleh Hamad Alyami, Mohammed Hussin Abdullah Alwaqdani, Yasir Mohammed Bin Yahya Dighriri, Saad Amer Abdullah Aldawsari, Khaled Hamza Ibrahim Zahwan, Mahdi Dakhilallah Mathkar Alqahtani,Fahad Mohammed Owaythhah Alabbas, MathkR Dakhil Alla Alqahtani
Abstract :
Background: Paramedics are at the frontline of crisis and disaster response, providing urgent medical care under extreme conditions. Their roles have expanded significantly in recent years, encompassing triage, advanced life support, and coordination during mass casualty incidents.
Objective: To systematically review the literature assessing the effectiveness and impact of paramedic interventions in crisis and disaster management scenarios.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted using PRISMA guidelines. Databases searched included PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL for articles published between 2016 and 2024. Inclusion criteria focused on studies assessing paramedic roles in natural disasters, pandemics, terrorist attacks, and large-scale emergencies.
Results: Out of 2,317 records, 38 studies met the inclusion criteria. Findings suggest that well-trained paramedics significantly improve survival rates, reduce time to definitive care, and enhance the efficiency of emergency response systems. However, variability in training, protocols, and equipment across regions was noted as a limiting factor.
Conclusion: Paramedics play a critical role in disaster and crisis management, but standardized training and international coordination are essential to optimize their impact.
Keywords: Paramedics, emergency response, crisis management, disaster intervention, prehospital care, systematic review
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Rashed Saleh Hamad Alyami et al., Assessing The Impact Of Paramedic Interventions In Crisis And Disaster Management: A Systematic Review., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (08).
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