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The role of militaries in health management during disasters: A scoping review
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Arasb Dabbagh Moghaddam    , Farid Ghaffary , Saeid Shahraki , Hossein Mohammadebrahimi |
| Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, Faculty of Nursing, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , h71.ebrahimi@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (206 Views) |
Background and aims: The militaries has historically played a crucial role in addressing the disasters in the countries of the world. This study aimed to examine the involvement of armed forces in health management and disaster response.
Methods: This field study comprised five phases: formulating the research question, defining the study parameters, selecting relevant research, analyzing the data, and summarizing the findings. We conducted a literature search for articles published between 1980 and 2023 in databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and other gray literature. The search focused on titles, abstracts, and keywords.
Results: A total of 22,518 studies were identified from scientific databases, along with 62 studies from other sources. After removing duplicates, 6,348 studies remained. Of these, 38 studies were deemed relevant to the research purpose, ultimately resulting in the selection of 8 studies for the final analysis. The Army Health and Treatment System encompasses various activities during disasters, including Factors, Scope, Preparedness, Response, Responsibility, Evacuation of the Wounded, Rescue and Referral System.
Conclusion: The findings indicate that the role of the military in managing health and disaster response is essential. Moreover, the capacities of the army can be leveraged for more effective disaster management.
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| Keywords: Military, Disaster Management, Healthcare, Review Literature |
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Type of Study: Review |
Subject:
Military Medicine
Received: 2023/02/14 | Accepted: 2023/08/17 | Published: 2024/08/3
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