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ArticleElectronic physician2017

Exploring the perception of aid organizations' staff about factors affecting management of mass casualty traffic incidents in Iran: a grounded theory study.

Javad Bazeli, Aidin Aryankhesal, Davoud Khorasani-Zavareh

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Javad BazeliPh.D. Student in Health in Disasters and Emergencies, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran university of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Aidin AryankhesalAssociate Professor, Health Management and Economics Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Davoud Khorasani-ZavarehAssociate Professor, Department of Health in Disaster and Emergency, Faculty of Safety, Health and Environment, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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Abstract

backgroundTraffic incidents are of main health issues all around the world and cause countless deaths, heavy casualties, and considerable tangible and intangible damage. In this regard, mass casualty traffic incidents are worthy of special attention as, in addition to all losses and damage, they create challenges in the way of providing health services to the victims.

aimThe present study is an attempt to explore the challenges and facilitators in management of mass casualty traffic incidents in Iran.

methodsThis qualitative grounded theory study was carried out with participation of 14 purposively selected experienced managers, paramedics and staff of aid organizations in different provinces of Iran in 2016. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in order to develop the theory. The transcribed interviews were analyzed through open, axial and selective coding.

resultsDespite the recent and relatively good improvements in facilities and management procedure of mass casualty traffic incidents in Iran, several problems such as lack of coordination, lack of centralized and integrated command system, large number of organizations participating in operations, duplicate attempts and parallel operations carried out by different organizations, intervention of lay people, and cultural factors halt provision of effective health services to the victims.

conclusionIt is necessary to improve the theoretical and practical knowledge of the relief personnel and paramedics, provide public with education about first aid and improve driving culture, prohibit laypeople from intervening in aid operations, and increase quality and quantity of aid facilities.

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car crashMass casualty incidentsroad traffic accidentsspecial traffic incidents

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