THE COMPOSITION AND FACTORS INFLUENCING PROFESSIONALS' ABILITY TO CONDUCT PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESCUES
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Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the composition and factors influencing professional capacity in public health emergency rescues. Methods: This study utilized a descriptive qualitative design. A purposive sampling method was used to recruit medical workers, managers, and members of an emergency rescue team in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data, which was then analyzed using traditional content analysis methods. Findings: The analysis revealed two themes and 13 sub-themes: ability composition (knowledge reserve, early warning assessment, information reporting, emergency response, self-protection, personal ability, coordination and cooperation, health education) and influencing factors (educational background, region, experience, hospital level, human resources, and financial investment). In conclusion: These findings serve as a foundation for the development of a related indicator system and as a guide for pertinent departments looking to enhance their emergency rescue capabilities, fortify their emergency drills, and further optimize their emergency education and training. According to the findings, in order to increase an organization's capacity for emergency rescue, attention must be paid to the formation of an emergency rescue team, modify the staffing ratio, enhance their compensation, and foster a work ethic.
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