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The aim is to identify factors that contribute to delays in pre-hospital time during mass casualty incidents and gather suggestions from pre-hospital care providers to enhance response efficiency.

March 25, 2026Prehospital and Disaster Medicine

Factors Contributing to Pre-Hospital Care Delays in Trauma-Related Mass Casualty Incidents: An International Survey for Pre-Hospital Clinicians

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FAFayez AlruqiQueen Mary University of London ECElaine ColeQueen Mary University of London KBK. BrohiQueen Mary University of London

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A global survey identifies key factors affecting pre-hospital care delays in trauma incidents, suggesting improvements for care providers.

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The aim is to identify factors that contribute to delays in pre-hospital time during mass casualty incidents and gather suggestions from pre-hospital care providers to enhance response efficiency.
Conducted a global online survey targeting pre-hospital clinicians with experience in mass casualty incidents.
Utilized a validated questionnaire including Likert-scale statements and open-ended questions for data collection.
Surveyed participants from 54 countries, including a variety of pre-hospital care roles.
225 participants completed the survey, with a significant representation from low- and middle-income countries and high-income countries.
Key factors cited for delays include poor communication (84%) and geographical challenges (80%).
Participants recommended regular training (95%) and prior MCI experience (90%) as vital for optimizing pre-hospital times.

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Alruqi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c37b54b34aaaeb1a67da7f https://doi.org/10.1017/s1049023x26104324

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A global survey identifies key factors affecting pre-hospital care delays in trauma incidents, suggesting improvements for care providers.

Factors Contributing to Pre-Hospital Care Delays in Trauma-Related Mass Casualty Incidents: An International Survey for Pre-Hospital Clinicians

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Factors Contributing to Pre-Hospital Care Delays in Trauma-Related Mass Casualty Incidents: An International Survey for Pre-Hospital Clinicians

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