STUDY ON THE ATTITUDES OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR JOINT PARTICIPATION IN RESCUE OPERATIONS DURING DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES

Abstract

Coping with the increasing risks of disasters and emergencies requires effective coordination between different groups of professionals, including medical specialists and volunteers. The objective of this article is to examine the attitudes of medical personnel from various healthcare institutions and representatives of volunteer organizations regarding joint participation in rescue operations during disasters and emergencies. MATERIALS AND METHODOLOGY: Documentary, sociological, and statistical methods were used, along with graphical representation of results. Between April 2024 and March 2025, an online survey was conducted with 120 medical personnel working in various public health facilities providing field medical assistance and 155 rescue volunteers with different professional backgrounds. RESULTS: According to 90% of volunteers, the country does not have sufficient resources to deal with disaster situations without their help; 85% of volunteers and 75% of medical professionals state their willingness to work in collaboration; 67% of medical professionals and 83% of volunteers are of the opinion that there are difficulties in coordinating their actions;  Conclusion: Despite the current legal framework for disaster and emergency management, there is a need for practical trainings to coordinate the actions of medical personnel and rescuers from volunteer organizations.