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The Evaluation of the Disaster Knowledge Level of Emergency Department Workers in Istanbul European Side Public Hospitals

Year 2025, Volume: 7 Issue: 3, 33 - 40, 31.12.2025
https://doi.org/10.55994/ejcc.1786209

Abstract

Objective: Within the scope of medical services provided during disasters, the aim is to reduce fatalities as much as possible. Therefore, it is crucial to assess, through pre-disaster training for volunteers currently involved or with high potential for involvement, their willingness to volunteer in disaster situations and their sense of preparedness for emergencies. This study investigates the disaster awareness level, perceived preparedness for disaster events, thoughts on the safety of their living environments against disasters, reasons for willingness or unwillingness to volunteer in disasters, and the level of disaster preparedness among healthcare personnel working in emergency medicine clinics of public hospitals on the European side of Istanbul, who are either currently involved or have high potential for involvement in disasters.
Methods: The study included personnel working in emergency medicine clinics of public hospitals affiliated with the Istanbul European Side Public Hospitals Association. Personnel working in the emergency medicine clinics of these hospitals were asked to voluntarily answer the questionnaire provided in Appendix 1. The data obtained were recorded in an Excel file.
Results: Of the 338 participants, 196 (58%) were male and 142 (42%) were female, with a mean age of 29.49 ± 8.11 years. 185 participants (54.7%) were single. Participants informed about the hospital disaster plan had greater belief that the hospital's disaster response plan administrators could report to their posts very quickly. Those who had previously lost a close relative had received disaster training at a higher rate. It was found that those who had received training before had a stronger belief in their own adequacy.
Conclusion: Recent pre-disaster training programs have shown an increase in the willingness to volunteer during disasters and the sense of preparedness for emergencies. Our study predicts that the level of disaster awareness and preparedness is directly proportional to the willingness to volunteer during disasters.
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Ethical Statement

Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethics Committee of Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital.

Supporting Institution

No support has been received from any institution or organization.

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İSTANBUL AVRUPA YAKASINDAKİ KAMU HASTANELER BİRLİĞİ’NE BAĞLI ACİL TIP KLİNİKLERİ ÇALIŞANLARININ AFET BİLİNÇ DÜZEYİ VE DUYARLILIĞININ DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ

Year 2025, Volume: 7 Issue: 3, 33 - 40, 31.12.2025
https://doi.org/10.55994/ejcc.1786209

Abstract

Amaç: Afetlerde sunulacak tıbbi hizmetler kapsamında ölümlerin mümkün olduğunca azaltılması hedeflenmektedir. Bu nedenle, afetlere katılan veya katılma potansiyeli yüksek olan gönüllülere verilen afet öncesi eğitimlerde, afet durumlarında gönüllü olma isteğinin ve acil duruma karşı hazırlıklı olma algısının belirlenmesi önem taşımaktadır. Bu çalışmada, İstanbul Avrupa Yakası Kamu Hastaneler Birliği’ne bağlı devlet hastanelerinin acil servislerinde görev yapan, afetlere katılan veya katılma potansiyeli yüksek olan sağlık personelinin afet farkındalık düzeyi, afet olaylarına hazırlıklı olma ve yaşam alanlarının afetlere karşı güvenilirliği konusundaki algıları, afetlerde gönüllü olma istekliliği veya isteksizliğinin nedenleri ve afete hazırlık düzeyleri araştırılmıştır.

Yöntem: Çalışmaya, İstanbul Avrupa Yakası Kamu Hastaneler Birliği’ne bağlı devlet hastanelerinin acil tıp kliniklerinde çalışan personel dahil edilmiştir. Bu hastanelerin acil tıp kliniklerinde görev yapan personelden Ek 1’de yer alan anket sorularını gönüllü olarak yanıtlamaları istenmiştir. Elde edilen veriler bir Excel dosyasına kaydedilmiştir.

Bulgular: Çalışmamıza katılanların 196’sı (%58) erkek, 142’si (%42) kadın olup, yaş ortalamaları 29,49 ± 8,11 idi. Katılımcıların 185’i (%54,7) bekârdı. Hastane afet planı hakkında bilgilendirilen katılımcılar, hastane afet müdahale planı yöneticilerinin hastanede çok hızlı bir şekilde görev başı yapabileceklerine daha fazla inanmaktaydı. Daha önce yakın akrabasını kaybetmiş olanlar, daha yüksek oranda afet eğitimi almışlardı. Daha önce eğitim almış olanların, kendilerini yeterli algılama konusunda daha fazla inanca sahip oldukları tespit edildi.

Sonuç: Son dönemdeki afet öncesi eğitimlerde; afet durumlarında gönüllü olma istekliliği ve acil duruma karşı hazırlıklı olma algısının arttığı gözlemlenmiştir. Çalışmamızda, afet farkındalık düzeyi ve afetlerde gönüllü olma istekliliğinin bu doğrultuda artış göstereceği öngörülmektedir.

Ethical Statement

Bağcılar Eğitim Araştırma Hatanesi etik kurulundan onay alınmıştıt

Supporting Institution

Herhangi bir kurum ya da kuruluştan destek alınmamıştır.

References

  • Yaylaci CT. Disaster and emergency management practices in Turkey: a field study [Master's thesis]. Istanbul: Graduate School of Social Sciences, Istanbul Gelisim University; 2015.
  • Republic of Turkey Ministry of Interior, Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD). Turkey Disaster Response Plan. Ankara: AFAD; 2013.
  • Pacifici L, Riccardo F, De Rosa A, et al. General organizational issues in disaster health response. Infez Med. 2006; (4):4-8.
  • Costa M, Oberholzer-Riss M, Hatz C, et al. Pre-travel health advice guidelines for humanitarian workers: a systematic review. Travel Med Infect Dis. 2015; 13(6):449-65.
  • Hoyois P, Below R, Scheuren J, et al. Annual disaster statistical review: numbers and trends. Brussels: Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED); 2007.
  • VanRooyen MJ, Hansch S, Curtis D, et al. Emerging issues and future needs in humanitarian assistance. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2001; 16(4):216-22.
  • Leaning J, Guha-Sapir D. Natural disasters, armed conflict, and public health. N Engl J Med. 2013; 369(19):1836-42.
  • 8.Kadıoğlu M. Basic principles of disaster damage reduction. Volume 2. Ankara: JICA Turkey Office Publications; 2008.
  • Işık Ö, Aydınlıoğlu HM, Koç S, et al. Disaster management and disaster-oriented health services. Okmeydanı Tip Derg. 2012; 28(2):82-123.
  • Fowkes V, Ablah E, Oberle M, et al. Emergency preparedness education and training for health professionals: a blueprint for future action. Biosecur Bioterror. 2010; 8(1):79-83.
  • Higgins W, Wainright C, Lu N, et al. Assessing hospital preparedness using a tool based on the Mass Casualty Disaster Plan Checklist: results of a statewide survey. Am J Infect Control. 2004; 32(6):327-32.
  • Top M, Gider Ö, Tas Y. A study on hospital disaster preparedness in Turkey. Ic Guvenlik Acil Durum Yonet Derg. 2010; 7(1).
  • Turan M, Bulut Y, Öztürk G. Awareness of emergency and disaster-related institutions and emergency call numbers: Gümüşhane sample. Gumushane Univ Saglik Bilim Derg. 2015; 4(3):440-53.
  • Rodoplu Ü, Ersoy G. Hospital disaster plan. In: Eryılmaz M, Dizer U, editors. Afet Tip. Volume 1. Ankara: Ünsal Yayınları; 2005. p. 619-26.
  • Ministry of Health of Turkey, Department of Emergency Health Services, Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate. Hospital disaster and emergency plan (HAP) preparation guide. Ankara: Ministry of Health; 2015.
  • Kaji AH, Lewis RJ. Hospital disaster preparedness in Los Angeles County. Acad Emerg Med. 2006; 13(11):1198-203.
  • Barış E. The effect of disaster medicine training on the knowledge level of physicians working in emergency health services in the Izmir metropolitan area [Master's thesis]. Izmir: Halk Sağlığı, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi; 2011.
  • Çakmak H, Er RA, Öz YC, et al. Determination of the impact of the Marmara Earthquake on Kocaeli Province 112 emergency personnel and their preparedness for possible disasters. Akad Acil Tip Derg. 2010;2:83-8.
  • Lowe S, Fothergill A. Need for help: volunteer behaviors emerging after September 11th. Burlington: Department of Sociology, University of Vermont; 2003.
  • Rivera JD, Wood ZD. Disaster relief volunteering: evaluation of cities' planning for the use and management of spontaneous volunteers. J Emerg Manag (Weston). 2015; 14(2):127-38.
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Details

Primary Language English
Subjects Emergency Medicine
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Muhammed Yasar Sever 0000-0001-5667-773X

Mustafa Yalimol 0000-0003-4333-592X

Nuşin Yalımol 0000-0002-4558-0868

Ali Sarıdaş 0000-0002-2725-6001

Nedim Uzun 0000-0001-9593-5869

Halil Doğan 0000-0003-4751-030X

Submission Date September 17, 2025
Acceptance Date December 28, 2025
Publication Date December 31, 2025
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 7 Issue: 3

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AMA Sever MY, Yalimol M, Yalımol N, Sarıdaş A, Uzun N, Doğan H. The Evaluation of the Disaster Knowledge Level of Emergency Department Workers in Istanbul European Side Public Hospitals. Eurasian j Crit Care. December 2025;7(3):33-40. doi:10.55994/ejcc.1786209