Objective: In this study, it was aimed to determine the level of knowledge about the START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) protocol of the Izmir 112 Emergency Health Services (EHS) providers who will perform the field triage in mass events. Material and Methods: The sample of the study is the 112 Administrative Unit, ?zmir 112 Command and Control Center and 112 EHS Central Station because of the high number of cases. The general survey model, which is one of the survey model types, was used in the research. After the literature review, a questionnaire was developed by the researcher to collect the data. Results: According to our research; It was found that 94.8% of ?zmir 112 EHS services employees received training on START protocol. In the level of knowledge about the START protocol, the knowledge level of physicians higher than from other occupational groups, the level of knowledge of master's graduates was higher than that of high school graduates, and the level of knowledge of 112 administrative unit employees was significantly higher than that of 112 EHS station employees. Conclusion: According to the results of the research, in the level of knowledge of the 112 EHS providers in Izmir about the START protocol; significant differences have been identified depending on the education they received, their profession, the unit they work for and the training they received.

Author Name: Sevda DEM?RÖZ YILDIRIM

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Keywords: 112 Emergency Medical Services, Mass Events, Triage, START,

ISSN: 2548-1215

EISSN: 2548-1215

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