Household Emergency Preparedness Instrument Development: A Delphi Study.

Tara N Heagele Charleen C McNeillLavonne M AdamsDanita M Alfred

Published in: Disaster medicine and public health preparedness (2020)

A valid and reliable instrument provides researchers with a replicable approach to assessment of preparedness levels, which is necessary to plan mitigation strategies, enhance health promotion, prevent injuries, and increase resilience for individuals and communities. The instrument can provide evidence to support interventions addressing health needs of community members following a disaster.

Keyphrases

public health
health promotion
healthcare
climate change
patient reported outcomes
mental health
emergency department
physical activity
social support
health information
depressive symptoms
social media
risk assessment