The primary objectives of this article are to give a systematic overview of the current state of
the emerging research field of Universal Design of Information and Communication …

Abstract While Universal Design principles have been adopted in many areas to ensure that
products and services are usable for the broadest possible diversity of users, there is still an …

Information communication technology (ICT) is a crucial tool to support effective
communication and decision-making under complex and uncertain environments of …

Objective To examine the prevalence and trend of experimental research on the
effectiveness of ICT use in supporting the management of mass casualty incidents. Methods …

Recently ICT has been improved rapidly, and it is likely to make a contribution to effective
disaster response. However, ICT is not utilized effectively in disaster response because the …

Various technologies have been designed and developed to support communication and
coordination between the field and hospital during a medical emergency. The usability …

Introduction: Effective crisis management can reduce the costs and consequences of a crisis
and has a significant impact on saving human lives in critical situations. Proper use of …

Due to the increase in natural disasters in the past years, Disaster Response Organizations
(DROs) are faced with the challenge of coping with more and larger operations. Currently …

Background Population growth and aging have highlighted the need for more effective
home and prehospital care. Interconnected medical devices and applications, which …

Societal threats such as global warming and terror attacks make crisis preparedness and
crisis training a major priority in governments worldwide. Unfortunately, training is limited …