@article{ref1,
title="Feasibility and acceptability of a model disaster teleconsultation system for regional disaster health response",
journal="Telemedicine journal and e-health",
year="2022",
author="Boyle, Tehnaz P. and Ludy, Stephanie and Meguerdichian, David and Dugas, Julianne N. and Drainoni, Mari-Lynn and Litvak, Mark and Bedenbaugh, Rachel T. and Schmidt, Lauren and Miller, Kathryn and Biddinger, Paul D. and Goralnick, Eric",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: The federally funded Region 1 Regional Disaster Health Response System (RDHRS) and the American Burn Association partnered to develop a model regional disaster teleconsultation system within a Medical Emergency Operations Center (MEOC) to support triage and specialty consultation during a no-notice mass casualty incident. Our objective was to test the acceptability and feasibility of a prototype model system in simulated disasters as proof of concept. <br><br>METHODS: We conducted a mixed-methods simulation study using the Technology Acceptance Model framework. Participating physicians completed the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ) and semistructured interviews after simulations. <br><br>RESULTS: TUQ item scores rating the model system were highest for usefulness and satisfaction, and lowest for interaction quality and reliability. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: We found high model acceptance, but desire for a simpler, more reliable technology interface with better audiovisual quality for low-frequency, high-stakes use. Future work will emphasize technology interface quality and reliability, automate coordinator roles, and field test the model system.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1530-5627",
doi="10.1089/tmj.2022.0103",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/tmj.2022.0103"
}