Preparedness for chemical, radiologic and nuclear incidents among a sample of emergency physicians' and general practitioners': a qualitative study
2023 (English)In: International Journal of Emergency Services, ISSN 2047-0894, E-ISSN 2047-0908, Vol. 12, no 2, p. 161-170Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
Purpose: This study describes preparedness of emergency physicians and general practitioners following chemical, radiological and nuclear incidents.
Design/methodology/approach: Five emergency physicians and six general practitioners were interviewed individually, and data was analysed using qualitative content analysis.
Findings: The study results showed that physicians' preparedness for chemical, radiological and nuclear incidents is linked to one main category: to be an expert and to seek expertise and two categories: preparations before receiving CRN patients, and physical examination and treatment of CRN patients with subcategories.
Research limitations/implications: The results have implications for further research on the complexity of generalist vs specialist competence and knowledge when responding to chemical, radiological and nuclear incidents.
Originality/value: This study provides insights regarding chemical, radiological and nuclear preparedness among physicians at emergency departments and primary healthcare centres.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2023. Vol. 12, no 2, p. 161-170
Keywords [en]
Accident and emergency department, CBRNe, Disaster preparedness, Emergency care, Emergency management, Primary care
National Category
Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-206881DOI: 10.1108/IJES-07-2022-0032ISI: 000966505300001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85152301801OAI: oai:DiVA.org:umu-206881DiVA, id: diva2:1752028
2023-04-202023-04-202024-04-18Bibliographically approved