Disaster Curricula in Medical and Health Care Education: Adopting an Interprofessional Approach

摘要

Disasters continue to pose substantial threats to human health worldwide. Knowledge in the principles of disaster medicine and of the wider function of the health system is therefore essential for health care teams who must respond effectively in dynamic environments with strained resources.Developed in 2005 by the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, the Hyogo Framework for Action acknowledged the importance of "knowledge, innovation and education" to help build disaster resilience, emphasizing the need for individuals to be "well prepared and ready to act."