| Armenia 1988 Earthquake and Telemedicine: Lessons Learned and Forgotten. | |
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PMID: 21861701 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Abstract Purpose: To showcase the observations and lessons learned from the first large-scale international telemedicine program addressing the medical and health consequences of disasters. Background: Almost 24 years ago a major earthquake devastated the northwestern region of Soviet Armenia. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration deployed a telemedicine spacebridge, which operated uninterrupted for 3 months, extending its services to the remote region of Ufa to help the burn victims, mostly children, from a railroad explosion accident. Expert consultations were provided by four major medical center from the United States and several military and civilian medical services of the Soviet Union. Lessons Learned: Disasters continue to contribute to increased morbidity and mortality with significant economic impacts worldwide. Psychological, physical, and social sequelae persist years after the events. Many pre-existing socioeconomic conditions are aggravated following disasters. Telemedicine is a useful medical and public health technology that continues to be underutilized due to the lack of inclusion in the preparedness planning, training, availability of networks, and connectivity costs. Policy Implications: Natural and human-made disasters require both near-term and long-term interventions to reduce morbidity and mortality among the surviving victims. Telemedicine, information technology, and modern portable communication devices should be incorporated in disaster preparedness and recovery training and operations. |
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Arnauld E Nicogossian; Charles R Doarn |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-8-23 |
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Title: Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association Volume: - ISSN: 1556-3669 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Aug |
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Created Date: 2011-8-24 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100959949 Medline TA: Telemed J E Health Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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1 Center for the Study of International Medical Policies and Practices, School of Public Policy, George Mason University , Arlington, Virginia. |
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