Journal of Rescue and Relief
Year:2010 | Volume:2 | Issue:1|Papers Count:10

BackgroundDue to constant experience and long presence in tragic scenes, active relief workers of Red Crescent society in the road bases are more exposed to psychological consequences of accidents than inactive ones. A few studies are available on this topic. This study aims to compare the psychological status of both active and inactive relief workers in the road bases of Red Crescent society in Darab Township.MethodsIn this comparative study, 28 of active relief workers were selected in Darab Township road relief bases by using purposeful sampling in 2009. Also about 33 inactive relief workers were selected accidentally and completed the symptom checklist (SCL-90-R). Research data was analyzed by using SPSS (version 16), descriptive statistics indexes and multivariate analysis of variance test (MANOVA).FindingsAccording to the results, active group scores were higher than inactive ones in SCL-90-R and some factors such as physical, obsessive, aggressive, phobia and mental distress.Although, there was a meaningful difference in Alfa level (0/05 & 0/001), in some cases as interpersonal sensitivity, depression and additional questions were not meaningful.ResultsRegarding the mental vulnerability of relief workers in road accidents, a careful planning about individual and organizational protections for active group is required.

BackgroundNowadays, trauma has considered as one of the important cause of mortality and disability in different countries. Due to identify the importance of this problem spread, it is vital to plan some strategies in each region in order to prevent and decrease trauma. Therefore, the aim of this study was the epidemiological assessment of traumatic patients referring to Arak Valie-Asr hospital in 2006.MethodsIn this cross-sectional and descriptive study, the data of 813 traumatic patients, who were admitted to the Arak Valie-Asr hospital in 2006, were extracted by hospital trauma database. The data were such as: demographic variables, location of trauma and its type, type of trauma (blunt or penetrating), smoking or taking drugs, using safety belt in car accidents, and how to transfer patients the hospital.FindingsAccording to the findings: the most common cause of trauma was car accidents (351, 43%) followed by occupational accidents (171, 21%); 74% of patients were males; 53% were between 20-44 age-group and 64% didn’t get diploma. Most of traumas have occurred outside of the town (704, 87%); 609 patients (69%) had been transferred to the hospital by people; about 693 (85%) of traumas were blunt type. In car accidents, 16 patients (5%) were smoking and 6 patients (2%) using narcotic s.Only 64 patients (18%) had used safety belt. The agents of accidents were as follow: about 57% car vehicle (200); 18% human (65) and also 25% objects and obstacles (86).ConclusionThe present findings showed like other studies, the most common cause of trauma in the mentioned hospital was car accidents and most young males are at high risk. The second cause was occupational accidents. Traumas and accidents injuries are one of the serious challenges of public health. Hence, training and developing culture for the use of safety belt, helmet and also safety measures at work could be the most important preventive factors.

Background Educational managers have to evaluate the effectiveness of crisis management trainings to recognize the weakness and strength points of the plans. According to Kirkpatrick pattern, this paper aims to study the effectiveness of crisis management workshop training regarding the educational goals achievement based on awareness, knowledge, and managers' satisfaction in unexpected disasters center in Kerman province.Methods In this applied and evaluation research, about 134 of managers in unexpected disasters center were selected in 7 townships of Kerman by using simple sampling randomly, questionnaire, frequency, percent, mean, T test statistics in 2009.Findings About 58.8 percent of managers were satisfied with awareness of the available potential s for crisis planning. About 54.9 percent were firmly believed the necessity of crisis management learning. Also about 54.1 percent were pleased with the quality of presentations.Conclusion The result shows that the course was effective and useful regarding the knowledge and awareness increasing of crisis management. There was a meaningful difference in posttest and pretest mean (P<0.05). In participants' view, the course and the quality of training workshop were highly desirable.

Background Using an effective management system can minimize negative effects of emergency incidents in hospitals and achieve maximum efficiency with using minimum of facilities and human resources. Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS) is one of the most reliable emergency incident command system for preparing and increasing the hospitals efficiency.The aim of this study is to identify the hospitals preparedness in order to establish HEICS in Isfahan University of medical sciences.Method In this qualitative research, some senior mangers of Isfahan University of medical sciences and key informants in emergency incidents management were selected and surveyed by in-depth interview in 2008. The data was collected by using nonrandom purposeful sampling, semi-structured interview and also snowball method, and then it was analyzed by Klizy method.Findings The findings were classified into two general categories including barrier s (internal and external) of HEICS establishment and also adopting short, mid and long term strategie s.Conclusion Regarding barriers in establishment of HEICS, it is recommended that the authorities take measures in different levels of health & care system to implement as soon as possible by encouraging and supporting systems.

BackgroundProviding medical services to injured passengers and personnel in a short time is the major goal of Tehran metro superior services regarding the progressive increase in population in metropolises; the importance of public transportation network development and also the role of metro in transporting a large number of passengers.This research aims to study the effect of medical emergency bases on the quality of the passenger services in Tehran metro station.MethodsIn this cross-sectional research which is case study, about 402 persons including emergency personnel (37); customers of main stations (185) and customers of secondary stations (180) were surveyed by using three separate kinds of questionnaires, which their validity was confirmed by Cronbach’s Alfa test (0.82 for emergency personnel and 0.90 for customers of the main and secondary stations). The scoring system was determined based on Likert and the related experts' viewpoints.FindingsThe findings show the major factors of satisfaction are as follows: the quality indicator of "providing services" in viewpoint of personnel (P=0.004); the indicator of "transportation" in the viewpoint of the main stations customers (P=0.027); and the quality of "reception" in view of secondary stations customers. More satisfaction was gained from the main stations in comparison to secondary ones (P=0.000) and also passengers were more satisfied with medical emergency bases than the referred personnel ( P =0.096).ConclusionAccording to the results, establishment of medical emergency base is the major factor of customers' satisfaction from main stations and it has a great effect on the quality of passenger services despite less satisfaction of personnel.

Background Staff training of is one of the most important ways of flourishing and development for both staff and ultimately organization. This paper aims to present a comprehensive system pattern of training for the staff of Red Crescent society.Methods In this research using mixed methods, some measures were taken carefully. First, the available status of Red Crescent society was surveyed by analyzing documents and interviewing training experts and managers; then, the existing vulnerabilities were identified; and finally the suitable pattern was designed by analyzing the current situation and vulnerabilities. The validity of the mentioned pattern was assessed by using questionnaire of relative key informants in Red Crescent.Findings This research submits the available vulnerabilities to the staff training of Red Crescent society such as organizational structure, rules & regulations, educational system structure and education process. A systematic pattern was designed for the staff of Red Crescent society afterwards.Conclusion According to the result, a comprehensive, holistic, systematic pattern was designed and provided for the staff training including need assessment, design, implementation, evaluation and motivational mechanisms. The designed pattern for training is valid for the staff of Red Crescent society based on the results.

Background Human resources management is one of the bases of crisis management in earthquake especially in hospitals and also it is the most important part of health system in response step. The aim of this research is to identify the effective factors in human resources management in Imam Sajad hospital of NAJA.Method In this research which is applicable, case study and descriptive, about 100 personnel of Imam Sajad hospital in different levels were participated. The questionnaire was confirmed by the key informants. The questionnaire was included demographic and structural data and also 80 questions were about the ideal and available situation. With regard to questions, the factors prioritization to each other was analyzed by using Friedman Test.Findings According to the findings, most respondents were satisfied with the mentioned factors in all aspects and also all factors were effective in responding and preventing earthquake (about 95%).Conclusion Some factors have greater influence on human resources management to response earthquake as follows: management factors (specialized, public and operational); motivational, environmental & organizational, maintenance (health, safety, financial, facilitate and welfare), research and educational, structural and spiritual.

Public education and preparedness are among the factors which can be effective in disaster risk reduction. The importance of this issue is such that these days the planners and experts identify education as one of the main indicators for confronting the disasters and reducing its impact. Therefore, achieving awareness and considering the safety measures are resulted from fundamental and continuous teaching which starts from the first stages of child learning and grows gradually. In this regard, education especially for preschool children and elementary level is of great importance and has been emphasized in the national education and training policies. With regard to the seismicity of the country and the importance of children as the future of any country and the messengers of safety, “Earthquake and safety” is among the issues that have been taken into consideration in formal and informal education in Iran and children get familiar with this subject in various stages from preschool to university level. This paper presents few samples of appropriate methods for teaching “Earthquake and safety” to teachers and instructors in preschool and school level in order to enhance and improve education.