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Background: A state of preparedness to a natural calamity can considerably mitigate loss of life and property and the human suffering and restore normalcy at the earliest. This study aimed at evaluation of knowledge levels on disaster management among community residents in Puducherry.Methods: Community based intervention study involving 150 community residents from a disaster affected coastal area was carried out employing convenient sampling. One-to-one interview was conducted using a structured questionnaire. Intervention through posters, lectures and disaster management mock drills was done. Evaluation was made using the same questionnaire following the intervention. The pre- and post-test evaluation were compared and analysed.Results: The study showed lower levels of knowledge regarding disaster management. Following the intervention there was a significant rise in the knowledge levels (p<0.005).Conclusions: This study may be useful for planning future training needs and IEC strategies for the community regarding disaster management.
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Objective Promote the management and service of scientific research platforms and make sure their supporting role in hospital.Methods The demand of service object and service evaluation of scientific research platforms were obtained in Peking University People's Hospital,and the demand-oriented service mode for scientific research platforms was established and applied.Results With the implementation of this mode in hospital,the service strategies of scientific research platforms were optimized continuously,the awareness rate and service satisfaction were promoted in some extent.Conclusions This mode based on demand survey can promote the management and service of scientific research platforms in some extent and the better support and service can be provided for the sustainable development of scientific research in hospital.