IWISH 2020 Call For Papers

New technologies in public health and emergency medicine

co-Chairs: ^(a)Pawel Gawłowski ^(b)Anna Kołcz

Affiliation: ^(a)PhD, EMT-P, Laboratory of innovative simulation techniques, Wroclaw Medical University (POLAND)
^(b)PhD, ergonomics trainer, Faculty of Health Sciences, Wroclaw Medical University (POLAND)

Contact: ^(a)pawel.gawlowski@umed.wroc.pl ^(b)anna.kolcz@umed.wroc.pl

Deadlines for submission 15 aprile 2020

Author’s Instruction for paper submission

Track Description

The health care sector, along with the dynamic development of science and technological progress, has become the area for seeking solutions that increase the chances of implementing highly specialized life-saving medical procedures, increasing the chances of maintaining health and leading to longer life in societies. The combination of many scientific disciplines has resulted in a multifaceted effect. However, the healthcare sector also includes its employees. Currently, it is one of the largest employment sectors in Europe. Working conditions related to the performance of medical professional activities in various conditions lead to many health and life risks for employees. Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common work-related health problem in Europe, affecting all professional groups: paramedics, nurses, physiotherapists, doctors and public health specialists, and most often result from non-ergonomic work. In addition, high risk situations occurring during terrorist threats and mass accidents have become a huge challenge for the group of paramedics. A large number of paramedics are also involved in the work in cooperation with other services such as the police and fire brigade. Efficient and effective coordination of cooperation between medical and uniformed services is still a big challenge. Therefore, holistic technological solutions based on ergonomics should be sought, allowing for the identification of threats and effective education of all employees of the healthcare sector. Elimination of musculoskeletal system disorders and implementation of monitoring of professional activities in specific and difficult working conditions requires extensive experience and advanced exercises. The conference is to invite to discuss and present modern technological solutions in the field of hazard recognition and effective education for paramedics, nurses, physiotherapists, doctors and public health specialists.

For further information please contact Pawel Gawłowski and Anna Kołcz.

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