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Training of Medical Responders to Nuclear Disaster: Hybrid Program in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 March 2022

Toshiko Tomisawa*
Affiliation:
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Sciences, Hirosaki, Japan
Naoya In
Affiliation:
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Sciences, Hirosaki, Japan
Kazuki Ota
Affiliation:
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Sciences, Hirosaki, Japan
Takakiyo Tsujiguchi
Affiliation:
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Radiation Sciences, Hirosaki, Japan
Hiromi Kudo
Affiliation:
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Sciences, Hirosaki, Japan
Minoru Osanai
Affiliation:
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Radiation Sciences, Hirosaki, Japan
Kasumi Mikami
Affiliation:
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Sciences, Hirosaki, Japan
Shota Hosokawa
Affiliation:
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Radiation Sciences, Hirosaki, Japan
Shingo Terashima
Affiliation:
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Radiation Sciences, Hirosaki, Japan
Maiko Kitajima
Affiliation:
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Sciences, Hirosaki, Japan
Ryo Saga
Affiliation:
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Radiation Sciences, Hirosaki, Japan
Masaru Yamaguchi
Affiliation:
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Radiation Sciences, Hirosaki, Japan
Ryoko Tsuchiya
Affiliation:
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Sciences, Hirosaki, Japan
Mayumi Urushizaka
Affiliation:
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Sciences, Hirosaki, Japan
Yoichiro Hosokawa
Affiliation:
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Radiation Sciences, Hirosaki, Japan
Hiroyuki Hanada
Affiliation:
Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
*
Corresponding author: Toshiko Tomisawa, E-mail: tmtott@hirosaki-u.ac.jp.

Abstract

Objective:

The spread of COVID-19 has made it difficult to provide training in medical treatment in a radiation disaster. In this study, we will examine the effects and challenges of using a hybrid approach that combines online and face-to-face components.

Methods:

A total of 5 face-to face and 25 online medical staff participated in the training program. This program was conducted by using multiple cameras for live coverage, while protective clothing and decontamination kits had been sent in advance to the participants so that they could experience face-to-face and online learning at the same time.

Results:

Participants reported a high level of satisfaction and achievement with the style of delivery. They also experienced problems such as fatigue due to long hours, and dissatisfaction with the debriefing.

Conclusions:

In designing new online training, it is necessary to consider the quantity and content of the program, and to take participant fatigue into consideration.

Type
Brief Report
Copyright
© The Author(s), 2022. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Society for Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Inc.

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