Disaster Day: A Simulation-Based Competition for Educating Emergency Medicine Residents and Medical Students on Disaster Medicine

• 2023

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• Shane Gue; Stephanie Cohen; Maria Tassone; Ayanna Walker; Andy Little; Martin Morales-Cruz
PMID: 37704963DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-023-00520-1

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This article describes a study on using a game-like event called "Disaster Day" to teach medical students and emergency medicine residents about disaster medicine. The event included different stations with tasks related to handling mass casualty incidents (MCIs). Participants showed improved knowledge and confidence in managing real MCIs after the event. All participants agreed that the gamified approach was an effective learning tool. The study suggests that such interactive methods can enhance motivation and learning in medical education, especially for preparing healthcare professionals for emergencies like natural disasters or accidents.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Education, Medical; Education, Medical, Graduate; Emergency Medicine; Triage; Mass Casualty Incidents; Disaster Medicine; Simulation Training; Gamification

Institutions: University of Central Florida

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