Table 2.
Poisson regression analysis of interview themes
| Interview-based themes essential for disaster response | Count comparison (p value)* |
|---|---|
| Local contacts before arrival | .170 |
| Resource self-sufficiency (supplies, food/water, etc) | .013** |
| Predisaster training | .045** |
| Prior disaster experience | .016** |
| Group organization | – |
| Limiting nontraumatologists and noncredentialed personnel | .004** |
| AAOS/OTA distribution of resources and personnel | .010** |
| Improving the credentialing process | .018** |
| Short-term military involvement | .169 |
| Neutral impact of media on patient care | .003** |
* Comparison of thematic count data is relative to the most recurrent theme which was group organization with a total of 31 thematic occurrences from the 14 key informant interviews; **statistically significant p < .05; AAOS/OTA = American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/Orthopaedic Trauma Association.