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View article: Assessing admitted patients’ preparedness during mass casualty incidents at the hospital – a prospective study
Assessing admitted patients’ preparedness during mass casualty incidents at the hospital – a prospective study Open
Background Hospitalized patients are inherently one of the most vulnerable populations. When the hospital is damaged, this population becomes even more at risk. Violence and natural disasters always have the potential to damage hospitals a…
View article: Can chemistry knowledge influence student behavior? A neuropedagogy-based intervention as good practice to address cognitive and affective learning factors
Can chemistry knowledge influence student behavior? A neuropedagogy-based intervention as good practice to address cognitive and affective learning factors Open
Behavioral science research highlights that knowledge alone does not ensure behavior change, since decision-making is influenced by cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions. To address the knowledge-behavior gap and foster knowledge-bas…
View article: The race to disasters - is the international relief community ready for future disasters?
The race to disasters - is the international relief community ready for future disasters? Open
Background Climate-related disasters have tripled in the past 30 years. Between 2006 and 2016, the global sea levels rose 2.5 times faster than the entire 20th century. More than 20 million people a year are forced out of their homes becau…
View article: The cost of saving lives: Complications arising from prehospital tourniquet application
The cost of saving lives: Complications arising from prehospital tourniquet application Open
Background Uncontrolled hemorrhage is a leading cause of preventable death in trauma. Tourniquets (TQs) are commonly used to control bleeding in the prehospital setting, although their application is associated with risks. Therefore, this …
View article: Risk messaging style and its effect on public preparedness for earthquakes: longitudinal intervention-based study
Risk messaging style and its effect on public preparedness for earthquakes: longitudinal intervention-based study Open
This study examines the effect of risk communication styles (fear-based versus empowerment-based) on households’ earthquake preparedness. An online longitudinal study with intervention and control groups was conducted using a representativ…
View article: Innovate for Impact: Young Adults Education and Empowerment for Climate Action
Innovate for Impact: Young Adults Education and Empowerment for Climate Action Open
Anthropogenic climate change is a significant driver of disasters, such as tropical storms, floods, drought and loss of biodiversity, amplifying their frequency and severity worldwide. The annual incidence of extreme weather-related events…
View article: The impact of 24/7 news coverage on the mental health of Israelis in the ‘Iron Swords’ War: A cross‐sectional analysis among television audience
The impact of 24/7 news coverage on the mental health of Israelis in the ‘Iron Swords’ War: A cross‐sectional analysis among television audience Open
This study aims to assess the impact of continuous 24/7 news broadcasting on the mental well‐being of Jewish Israelis during the ‘Iron Swords’ War and compare it to findings from the 2014 Conflict. An internet‐based cross‐sectional panel s…
View article: Predictors of Short-Term Trauma Laparotomy Outcomes in an Integrated Military–Civilian Health System: A 23-Year Retrospective Cohort Study
Predictors of Short-Term Trauma Laparotomy Outcomes in an Integrated Military–Civilian Health System: A 23-Year Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background: Trauma laparotomy (TL) remains a cornerstone of trauma care. We aimed to investigate prehospital measures associated with in-hospital mortality among casualties subsequently undergoing TLs in civilian hospitals. Methods: This r…
View article: Car Occupant Injuries and Trends: Over Two Decades of Data from a National Trauma Registry
Car Occupant Injuries and Trends: Over Two Decades of Data from a National Trauma Registry Open
Background During the past two decades, there have been many changes in automotive and medical technologies, road infrastructure, trauma systems, and demographic changes which may have influenced injury outcomes. The aim of this study was …
View article: Efficacy of Risk Messaging Styles on Health Behavior Intention during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Cross-Sectional Comparative Study
Efficacy of Risk Messaging Styles on Health Behavior Intention during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Cross-Sectional Comparative Study Open
Background The novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic started in late 2019. Various risk messaging styles were employed to promote public adherence to health guidelines. This study examines the effect of different risk messaging sty…
View article: Polarization in public attitudes toward end-of-life decisions in Israel – A cross-sectional study
Polarization in public attitudes toward end-of-life decisions in Israel – A cross-sectional study Open
Objectives End-of-life (EoL) processes are a complex socio-normative and ethical phenomenon. This study aimed to generate a database of public opinion in Israel concerning EoL processes and decisions and to identify differences in attitude…
View article: Severe trauma in Germany and Israel: are we speaking the same language? A trauma registry comparison
Severe trauma in Germany and Israel: are we speaking the same language? A trauma registry comparison Open
Background Trauma registries are a crucial component of trauma systems, as they could be utilized to perform a benchmarking of quality of care and enable research in a critical but important area of health care. The aim of this study is to…
View article: Public Conformism with Health Regulation is Crumbling as COVID-19 Becomes a Chronic Threat – A Cohort Study
Public Conformism with Health Regulation is Crumbling as COVID-19 Becomes a Chronic Threat – A Cohort Study Open
Introduction: Three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, experience and studies have shown that public behavior significantly contributes to the disease spread increase or reduction. As the pandemic becomes a chronic threat, maintaining publi…
View article: Compliance of the Public with Governmental Regulations and Recommended Protective Health Behavior During COVID-19: Lessons Learned from Varied Waves of the Pandemic in Israel
Compliance of the Public with Governmental Regulations and Recommended Protective Health Behavior During COVID-19: Lessons Learned from Varied Waves of the Pandemic in Israel Open
Introduction: Managing pandemics is dependent on the adherence of civil societies to directives and recommendations issued by governmental and public health authorities. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, hurdles were encountered by …
View article: Will they Panic? The Effect of Risk Messaging on Public Behavior During Non-conventional Terrorism
Will they Panic? The Effect of Risk Messaging on Public Behavior During Non-conventional Terrorism Open
Introduction: Non-conventional terrorism (NCT) is laced with uncertainty that can foster fear and lead to unwanted public behavior. One such example is the masses of worried-well overcrowding hospitals. The purpose of this study was to exp…
View article: Severe Trauma in Germany and Israel– Are We Speaking the Same Language? A Trauma Registry Comparison
Severe Trauma in Germany and Israel– Are We Speaking the Same Language? A Trauma Registry Comparison Open
Introduction: Trauma registries are a crucial component of trauma systems, as they could be utilized to perform a benchmarking of quality of care and enable research in a critical but important area of health care. The aim of this study is…
View article: The Dark Side of the (Preparedness) Moon: Why Promoting Public Preparedness Remains Illusive
The Dark Side of the (Preparedness) Moon: Why Promoting Public Preparedness Remains Illusive Open
Introduction: Despite advancements in health behavior theories, understanding the human motivation to engage in disaster preparedness remains elusive. Most attempts at engaging the public in protective behavior rely on risk communication t…
View article: Enhancing disaster response of emergency medical teams through “TEAMS 3.0” training package—Does the multidisciplinary intervention make a difference?
Enhancing disaster response of emergency medical teams through “TEAMS 3.0” training package—Does the multidisciplinary intervention make a difference? Open
Background In the aftermath of disasters, Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) are dispatched to help local rescue efforts. Although EMTs are recognized to be a critical component of the global health workforce, concerns have emerged over their …
View article: Agencies Displayed by Patients, Medical Teams, and Caregivers at the End of Life from the Perspectives of Family Members – A Qualitative Study
Agencies Displayed by Patients, Medical Teams, and Caregivers at the End of Life from the Perspectives of Family Members – A Qualitative Study Open
Background: End-of-life (EoL) Care is challenging for terminally-ill patients and their caregivers. This research is aimed to examine the relational agencies of the patients, the caregivers, and the medical teams in the context of EoL care…
View article: Enhancing Disaster Response of Emergency Medical Teams through “TEAMS 3.0”-- Does the Multidisciplinary Training Make a Difference?
Enhancing Disaster Response of Emergency Medical Teams through “TEAMS 3.0”-- Does the Multidisciplinary Training Make a Difference? Open
Background/Introduction: In the aftermath of disasters, Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) are dispatched to help local rescue efforts. Although EMTs are recognized to be a critical component of the global health workforce, concerns have emerg…
View article: Burns During Coronavirus Disease 19 Lockdown: a Multi-Center Retrospective Study in Israel
Burns During Coronavirus Disease 19 Lockdown: a Multi-Center Retrospective Study in Israel Open
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic forced many countries into lockdowns to limit the spread of infection. Israel’s containment measures included school closures, mobility restrictions, and workforce reductions. Our study eval…
View article: Burns in Israel: Etiologic, Demographic, and Clinical trends—A 9-Year Updated Comprehensive Study, 2004–2010 versus 2011–2019
Burns in Israel: Etiologic, Demographic, and Clinical trends—A 9-Year Updated Comprehensive Study, 2004–2010 versus 2011–2019 Open
Based on the Israeli National Trauma Registry (INTR) data, this study reports etiological, demographic, and clinical trends and includes all admissions to burn and trauma centers across Israel from 2011 to 2019 and compares these with 2004…
View article: Lockdown Efficacy in Controlling the Spread of COVID-19 May Be Waning Due to Decline in Public Compliance, Especially among Unvaccinated Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study in Israel
Lockdown Efficacy in Controlling the Spread of COVID-19 May Be Waning Due to Decline in Public Compliance, Especially among Unvaccinated Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study in Israel Open
Public compliance is paramount for the success of public health measures and decision making, such as lockdowns, in controlling the spread of diseases. The aim of this population-based cross-sectional study was to investigate the level of …
View article: Overcoming the effect of pandemic fatigue on vaccine hesitancy—Will belief in science triumph?
Overcoming the effect of pandemic fatigue on vaccine hesitancy—Will belief in science triumph? Open
Purpose The study aims to examine the factors that impact vaccination uptake and additional protective behavior during the fourth wave of the pandemic in Israel, whereas the “pandemic fatigue” phenomenon has been identified as a hurdle to …