Browsing by Author "Gregory, Megan E."

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    Trauma, Teams, and Telemedicine: Evaluating Telemedicine and Teamwork in a Mass Casualty Simulation
    (Oxford University Press, 2021) Hughes, Ashley M.; Sonesh, Shirley C.; Mason, Rachel E.; Gregory, Megan E.; Marttos, Antonio; Schulman, Carl I.; Salas, Eduardo
    Introduction: Mass casualty events (MASCAL) are on the rise globally. Although natural disasters are often unavoidable, the preparation to respond to unique patient demands in MASCAL can be improved. Utilizing telemedicine can allow for a better response to such disasters by providing access to a virtual team member with necessary specialized expertise. The purpose of this study was to examine the positive and/or negative impacts of telemedicine on teamwork in teams responding to MASCAL events. Methods: We introduced a telemedical device (DiMobile Care) to Forward Surgical Teams during a MASCAL simulated training event. We assessed teamwork-related attitudes, behaviors, and cognitions during the MASCAL scenario through pre-post surveys and observations of use. Analyses compare users and nonusers of telemedicine and pre-post training differences in teamwork. Results: We received 50 complete responses to our surveys. Overall, clinicians have positive reactions toward the potential benefits of telemedicine