title: Conceptual model for a mass casualty continuum of care.
abstract: This research proposes a comprehensive Information Conceptual Model for a Mass Casualty Continuum of Care. The conceptual model lays out the key relationships among entities/factors in mass casualty events needed to provide real-time visibility of data that track patients, personnel, resources and potential hazards to improve responders situational awareness. Validation of the model is being done using Delphi techniques that establish consensus among a panel of experts.
authors.affiliation: University of Arizona Tucson, AZ, USA.
authors.forename: Joan M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Culley
authors.forename: Judith A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Effken
mesh_terms: D003697:Delphi Technique; D004189:Disaster Planning; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D054527:Mass Casualty Incidents; D017146:Models, Organizational