In connection with previous research on other emergency centers, I expect to find the response performance of trauma centers in Connecticut to be well intentioned in their endeavor to rapidly and effectually reach out to survivors, but to be incapacitated by a host of hindrances. I, further, expect these hindrances to consist of inappropriate and delayed response to emergency situations I also expect to witness the inability to effectively manage, control, and supervise multiple processes. Most significantly, it is quite likely that delivery service will be distracted from focusing on patient and be diverted by the enormous complexity of tasks and responsibilities that are involved in their service. I address ethical concerns and ways to deal with these concerns.
¶ … emergency centers, I expect to find the response performance of trauma centers in Connecticut to be well intentioned in their endeavor to rapidly and effectually reach out to survivors, but to be incapacitated by a host of hindrances. I, further, expect these hindrances to consist of inappropriate and delayed response to emergency situations I also expect to witness the inability to effectively manage, control, and supervise multiple processes. Most significantly, it is quite likely that delivery service will be distracted from focusing on patient and be diverted by the enormous complexity of tasks and responsibilities that are involved in their service.
Superb emergency preparedness necessitates an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge so that all parts of the service can be effectively accomplished: not only duties that focus on prevention but also decision-making, and a commitment to improving the life of the survivors. It is more than likely, given my research and knowledge of the Connecticut emergency sector, that knowledge in one or more of these areas is lacking. Ability to juggle various tasks simultaneously is difficult and awkward. It is my assumption that the Connecticut centers, in conjunction with others, experience enormous stress and challenge in so doing. Finally, the trauma centers have to not only focus on delivery systems, but they have to do so within perimeters of accountability and synchronized cooperation amongst all stakeholders whilst the team has immediate access to resources in a timely and constant manner. All this has to be accomplished in an open, friendly, cooperative environment. Given the constant and predictable amount of stress encountered, I expect this to be a tall order for the Connecticut centers to achieve.
Enhancement of perception and training as well as making the centers aware of their lapses will improve emergency preparedness. It is for this reason alone that I consider this research to be invaluable.
I also consider this study to have potential contribution to current literature on the topic in that only a small quantity exists on the conditions of emergency preparedness in certain centers, and then only certain centers have been studied. Authoritative and reliable scientific research necessitates reiterated study of the same phenomena on large and diversified samples. By extending previous study of emergency preparedness in trauma centers to emergency preparedness in trauma centers of Connecticut, I can assess whether the same situation exists here and, if so, to which degree and in which elements. If it does, then the addition of this study lends increased force to the previous thesis that trauma centers, in general, lack a state of preparedness. More so, this study will provide an analysis of trauma centers in connection to Connecticut in particular and by so doing will, by providing a case study of one, possibly lead to a grounded theory situation where we can expend from the case of one to the case of others. The Qualitative aspect of the study will enable us to dig up the rich data in regards to the operation of emergency centers in Connecticut. The quantitative aspect will enable us to assess whether this data can be validly and reliably exported to other states and nations and perhaps, to related situations.
Ethical issues given research design and sample and Steps I will take to overcome them.
Surveys generally hold a host of vulnerable and ethical issues, but in this context, since we are dealing with patients from the trauma centers that have experienced emergencies, ethical issues are bound to be reinforced in that we are evoking unpleasant and possibly traumatic memories from survivors of unpleasant events.
First and foremost, therefore, I will discuss my study with an IRB institution so that all ethical concerns that I may overlook will be filtered out and adequately addressed.
I will solicit permission from survivors ahead of time to complete the survey, telling them explicitly the purpose and characteristics of the survey. They will also be categorically informed that they can choose to exempt themselves from the survey and that, if they wish to, they can withdraw whenever they so wish.
I will also be careful in the way that I formulate the questions, making sure to do so in as sensitive a manner as possible. To that end, I will request people who are familiar with some of the survivors and/or individuals involved in social work related to emergency situations to review the items on my survey ahead of time so that I can modify if necessary.
Furthermore, I can do a pilot survey ahead of time on a small sample of, possibly, 4 or 5 individuals in order to test the response of these individuals to the survey. Any sign of discomfort or uneasiness with any of the questions will prompt me to review those specific questions that caused the discomfort.
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