The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

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Comparison of knowledge level of triage in 119 EMTs

119 구급대원의 중증도 분류 지식 정도 및 교육 전·후 비교

  • Lee, Hyo-Ju (Department of Medical Non-commissioned Officer, Wonkwang Health Science University) ;
  • Cho, Keun-Ja (Department of Emergnecy Medical Service, Kongju National University)
  • 이효주 (원광보건대학교 의무부사관과) ;
  • 조근자 (공주대학교 응급구조학과)
  • Received : 2014.02.24
  • Accepted : 2014.04.21
  • Published : 2014.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to provide appropriate direction for triage education by investigating the knowledge level of triage in 119 EMTs before and after the triage education. Methods : The questionnaire was filled out by newly assigned 33 EMTs in the fire service academy in I metropolitan city from November 1, 2013. The data were analyzed using SPSS WIN 21.0 program. Results : The lowest knowledge level by 119 triage was the potential emergency related question, but that by case-based triage was the semi-emergency related questions. The knowledge score by case-based triage before education was 51.14 points. This was lower than knowledge score by 119 triage, that is, 75.70 points. After education, the knowledge level by 119 triage was significantly improved(p =.000). However, there was no significant difference in the knowledge level by case-based triage(p =.236). Conclusion : It is necessary to provide systematic and periodic education and training for 119 EMTs toward triage to improve triage accuracy and efficient circulation of the emergency medical service system. Especially, it is very important to provide case-based triage education for field application.

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