Saintika Medika: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan dan Kedokteran Keluarga.
Vol. 22 No. 1 (2026): June 2026

Comparing Disaster Medical Records: Insights from a Tabletop Exercise

Ari Prasetyadjati (Brawijaya University)
Arifin (Brawijaya University)
Nanik Setijowati (Brawijaya University)
Suryanto Eko Agung Nugroho (Brawijaya University)
Istan Irmansyah Irsan (Brawijaya University)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Jun 2026

Abstract

Background: Medical records are crucial for healthcare management during disasters. However, the World Health Organization’s Emergency Medical Team Minimum Data Set (EMT-MDS) is a relatively new standard and remains unfamiliar to many practitioners. In Indonesia, its implementation is further challenged by language barriers, making evaluation against locally adapted documentation formats necessary. Objectives: This study compares the effectiveness of EMT-MDS with a conventional medical record prototype adapted from Indonesian Ministry of Health guidelines. Methods: A quantitative comparative study was conducted using a Table Top Exercise (TTX) simulation. Two simulation teams acting as Type 1 EMT managed 64 randomized cases using either the EMT-MDS or the conventional format. Results: Statistical analysis using Mann-Whitney, McNemar, and Kappa tests showed no significant differences in completion time (p = 0.642) or data completeness (p = 0.980). Wilcoxon One-Sample tests indicated that both systems performed below ideal reference standards. However, EMT-MDS demonstrated better decision-making quality, with higher agreement with scenario keys for patient outcomes (Kappa = 0.848) and coordination assessments (Kappa = 0.968). Conclusion: EMT-MDS better supports accurate decision-making. Therefore, it is recommended for adaptation into the Indonesian EMT documentation system, accompanied by language adjustments and enhanced training for medical personnel.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sainmed

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Journal of Saintika Medika is a peer-reviewed and open access journal that focuses on promoting medical sciences generated from basic sciences, clinical, and community or public health research to integrate researches in all aspects of human health. This journal publishes original articles, reviews, ...