@article{ref1,
title="Communication in sudden-onset major incidents: patterns and challenges-scoping review",
journal="Disaster medicine and public health preparedness",
year="2023",
author="Hansen, Peter Martin and Mikkelsen, Søren and Rehn, Marius",
volume="17",
number="",
pages="e482-e482",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To identify and describe patterns and challenges in communication in sudden-onset major incidents. <br><br>METHODS: Systematic scoping review according to Joanna Briggs Institute and PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Data sources included Cochrane Library, EMBASE, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, SweMed+, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Non-indexed literature was searched as well. The included literature went through data extraction and quality appraisal as per pre-registered protocol. <br><br>RESULTS: The scoping review comprised 32 papers from different sources. Communication breakdown was reported in 25 (78.1%) of the included papers. Inter-authority communication challenges were reported in 18 (56.3%) of the papers. System overload and incompatibility was described in 9 papers (28.1%). Study design was clearly described in 30 papers (93.8%). <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The pattern in major incident communication is reflected by frequent breakdowns with potential and actual consequences for patient survival and outcome. The challenges in communication are predominantly inter-authority communication, system overload and incompatibility, and insufficient pre-incident planning and guidelines.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1935-7893",
doi="10.1017/dmp.2023.132",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2023.132"
}