About this Research Topic
Mass gathering medicine, also referred to as event medicine, stands at the intersection of emergency management and public health, focusing on the healthcare strategies and medical responses required during large-scale events. Mass gatherings present unique health challenges, requiring specialized medical provisions and protocols to ensure the well-being of participants.
Despite the increasing prevalence of these events worldwide, there is a pressing need for comprehensive research that examines best practices, innovative approaches, and lessons learned in mass gathering medicine. As a rapidly expanding field of medicine, this Research Topic aims to enrich this discourse, through highlighting progress made and anticipated challenges.
This Research Topic explores the current landscape of mass gathering medicine, including recent developments and challenges encountered. We welcome a wide range of research from investigating the effectiveness of medical planning, resource management, and emergency response strategies; to public health interventions, and community engagement in optimizing health outcomes during mass events.
Considering the emerging nature of this field, this research topic does not center on a specific aspect but rather invites contributions to include a diverse range of research in event medicine. We welcome articles that introduce novel insights, address obstacles, present recent findings, or outline future prospects in mass gathering medicine. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies for health emergencies at mass gatherings.
• Innovative technologies and tools for enhancing medical support and communication in event settings.
• Psychological considerations and mental health support services for attendees and staff at mass events.
• Evaluation of crowd management practices, triage systems, and patient transport mechanisms during mass gatherings.
• The role of interdisciplinary collaboration, public health interventions, and community engagement in optimizing health outcomes during mass events.
• Standardization of protocols and guidelines for mass gathering medical responses
Despite the increasing prevalence of these events worldwide, there is a pressing need for comprehensive research that examines best practices, innovative approaches, and lessons learned in mass gathering medicine. As a rapidly expanding field of medicine, this Research Topic aims to enrich this discourse, through highlighting progress made and anticipated challenges.
This Research Topic explores the current landscape of mass gathering medicine, including recent developments and challenges encountered. We welcome a wide range of research from investigating the effectiveness of medical planning, resource management, and emergency response strategies; to public health interventions, and community engagement in optimizing health outcomes during mass events.
Considering the emerging nature of this field, this research topic does not center on a specific aspect but rather invites contributions to include a diverse range of research in event medicine. We welcome articles that introduce novel insights, address obstacles, present recent findings, or outline future prospects in mass gathering medicine. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies for health emergencies at mass gatherings.
• Innovative technologies and tools for enhancing medical support and communication in event settings.
• Psychological considerations and mental health support services for attendees and staff at mass events.
• Evaluation of crowd management practices, triage systems, and patient transport mechanisms during mass gatherings.
• The role of interdisciplinary collaboration, public health interventions, and community engagement in optimizing health outcomes during mass events.
• Standardization of protocols and guidelines for mass gathering medical responses
Keywords: Mass Mass Gathering Medicine, Event Medicine, Disaster Medicine, Public Health, Pre-hospital care
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