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Nosratabadi M, Amini-Rarani M, Atighechian G. Are Iranian Medical Sciences Curricula Equipped to Effectively Respond to Incidents and Disasters? A Content Analysis. Health in Emergencies and Disasters Quarterly 2025; 11 (1)
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1- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
2- Health Management and Economics Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
3- Health Management and Economics Research Center, Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. ,atighechian_golrokh@yahoo.com
2- Health Management and Economics Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
3- Health Management and Economics Research Center, Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. ,
Abstract: (58 Views)
Background: We live in a world with total accelerating hazards, both natural and man-made. Medical science plays a crucial role in disaster management by enhancing preparedness and response capabilities. . The purpose of this study was to examine the content of the official medical science curriculum from the perspective of incidents and disasters.
Methods: In this qualitative content analysis study, the content of the official curricula of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education was explored from disaster and emergencies point of view. All undergraduate and postgraduate disciplines (320 courses) were identified. The curricula of the disciplines were then screened and those unrelated to disaster and emergencies were excluded based on the face validity (n=285). Finally, the remaining disciplines (n=35) were carefully read and analyzed.
Results: In undergraduate level, most of the topics related to disaster and emergencies are belonged to Anesthesia (19 times). In the master's degree, the field of Radiation Medicine has the most codes related to the incidents and disasters (13 times). Regarding the Ph.D. majors and medical doctor course, codes in terms of disaster and emergencies were mentioned 10 times in the field of Toxicology.
Conclusions: It is suggested that, considering the broad variety of disaster and emergencies, it is not better to design generic topics for all fields of medical science. It is more important to suggest a specialized topic depending on the need and in a theoretical-practical way for each major and for different educational level.
Methods: In this qualitative content analysis study, the content of the official curricula of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education was explored from disaster and emergencies point of view. All undergraduate and postgraduate disciplines (320 courses) were identified. The curricula of the disciplines were then screened and those unrelated to disaster and emergencies were excluded based on the face validity (n=285). Finally, the remaining disciplines (n=35) were carefully read and analyzed.
Results: In undergraduate level, most of the topics related to disaster and emergencies are belonged to Anesthesia (19 times). In the master's degree, the field of Radiation Medicine has the most codes related to the incidents and disasters (13 times). Regarding the Ph.D. majors and medical doctor course, codes in terms of disaster and emergencies were mentioned 10 times in the field of Toxicology.
Conclusions: It is suggested that, considering the broad variety of disaster and emergencies, it is not better to design generic topics for all fields of medical science. It is more important to suggest a specialized topic depending on the need and in a theoretical-practical way for each major and for different educational level.
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Received: 2024/06/8 | Accepted: 2025/02/15 | Published: 2025/09/8
Received: 2024/06/8 | Accepted: 2025/02/15 | Published: 2025/09/8
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