Modifying routine emergency medical team introductory training to a virtual storytelling (talanoa) format for Pacific island countries and areas

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5365/wpsar.2023.14.6.1037

Keywords:

rapid response team, disasters, Pacific islands

Abstract

This article describes the development of an online, remote and interactive emergency medical team (EMT) training series to engage current and prospective Pacific EMT team members during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was done incorporating talanoa sessions. In many Pacific languages, talanoa means to tell a story or have a conversation.

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Published

22-04-2024

How to Cite

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Cook AT, Casey ST, Noste E. Modifying routine emergency medical team introductory training to a virtual storytelling (talanoa) format for Pacific island countries and areas. Western Pac Surveill Response J [Internet]. 2024 Apr. 22 [cited 2024 May 4];14(6):3. Available from: https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/1037

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 6 (2023): Special Edition: Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs)

Section

Brief Report

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