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[FPoIQwB5-07]Implementation of Sphere Handbook training in Hiroshima Prefecture: building a common language for humanitarian response through multidisciplinary collaboration
*Kazushi Keito1, Nahoko Harada2, Kayako Chishima3, Masahide Koda4 (1. Hiroshima Prefectural Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan (Japan), 2. Department of Nursing Science, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering in Health Systems, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan (Japan), 3. Division of Disaster and Crisis Management, Japan Institute for Health Security (JIHS), Tokyo, Japan (Japan), 4. Office for Promotion of Regional Healthcare (Japan))
Keywords:
Sphere Handbook,Multidisciplinary collaboration,Disaster response,Humanitarian standards,Workforce development
[Purpose]
To report multidisciplinary training that built face-to-face networks among healthcare, welfare, and government professionals and used the Sphere Handbook to improve disaster response skills.
[Method]
We analyzed training records and post-training questionnaire data (descriptive statistics) from in-person workshops conducted since FY 2023.
[Results]
Three two-day workshops were held, each led by three trainers certified by the Humanitarian Standards Partnership. All trainers had field experience in DMAT and PCAT and had applied Sphere standards in the Japanese context. A total of 54 participants attended: nurses (35%), government officials (24%), pharmacists (5%), public health nurses (5%), midwives (5%), care managers (3%), physicians (2%), physical therapists (2%), and fire brigade members (2%). Satisfaction exceeded 90% at each session. Participants reported better understanding of the Humanitarian Charter and rights-based approaches. Cross-disciplinary discussion was rated as useful.
[Consideration]
Professionals from different fields shared "no-tolerance-for-suffering" as a common value. In multidisciplinary settings such as evacuation shelters, international standards were a "common language" that helped coordinate work across sectors. Face-to-face relationships built during training may support faster decision-making and rights advocacy during disaster response.
[Conclusion]
Multidisciplinary training based on international humanitarian standards helped participants share a rights-based approach to disaster support at the community level. In-person learning contributed to cross-sector disaster response and collaboration.
To report multidisciplinary training that built face-to-face networks among healthcare, welfare, and government professionals and used the Sphere Handbook to improve disaster response skills.
[Method]
We analyzed training records and post-training questionnaire data (descriptive statistics) from in-person workshops conducted since FY 2023.
[Results]
Three two-day workshops were held, each led by three trainers certified by the Humanitarian Standards Partnership. All trainers had field experience in DMAT and PCAT and had applied Sphere standards in the Japanese context. A total of 54 participants attended: nurses (35%), government officials (24%), pharmacists (5%), public health nurses (5%), midwives (5%), care managers (3%), physicians (2%), physical therapists (2%), and fire brigade members (2%). Satisfaction exceeded 90% at each session. Participants reported better understanding of the Humanitarian Charter and rights-based approaches. Cross-disciplinary discussion was rated as useful.
[Consideration]
Professionals from different fields shared "no-tolerance-for-suffering" as a common value. In multidisciplinary settings such as evacuation shelters, international standards were a "common language" that helped coordinate work across sectors. Face-to-face relationships built during training may support faster decision-making and rights advocacy during disaster response.
[Conclusion]
Multidisciplinary training based on international humanitarian standards helped participants share a rights-based approach to disaster support at the community level. In-person learning contributed to cross-sector disaster response and collaboration.
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