The detrimental consequences of unstable presence health sector in disasters necessitated
the collaboration in pre-disaster phase. The variety of teams, having no plans to get to know …

Background: After the invasion of Ukraine, neighbouring countries were forced to find
systemic solutions to provide medical care to those fleeing the war, including children, as …

Abstract The concepts of Situational Awareness (SA) and Common Operational Picture
(COP) are closely related and well-acknowledged to be crucial factors for effective …

While there exists a considerable body of literature on the importance of a common
operational picture (COP) in multi-agency emergency operations, the COP concept itself still …

This paper presents the INSITU research project initiated to provide a systematic approach
for effective sharing, integration and use of information from different sources, to establish a …

In this review, we summarize numerous examples of innovative care delivery systems that
have utilized telemedicine, focusing on 'mobile'TCC technology solutions to effectively …

Complex emergencies such as natural disasters are increasing in frequency and scope, in
all regions of the world. These emergencies have devastating impacts on people, property …

In a disaster, the main agencies of healthcare and relief are usually health and disaster
management organisations. Although these two disciplines share the same vision of care …

The chapter takes a close look at the reforms and strategies that have been adopted for the
eradication of polio in Pakistan. It digs deep into the changes that have taken place in the …

Collaborative decision making (CDM) is an important facilitator of effective response in
emergencies. However, due to institutional differences, attainment of optimal CDM (OCDM) …