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 Volume 10, Issue 10 (October 2023), Pages: 146-154

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 Technical Note

Design and development of a mobile application for emergency medical assistance for running-related injuries in a marathon event

 Author(s): 

 Suepphong Chernbumroong 1, Pradorn Sureephong 1, Pakinee Ariya 1, Kitti Puritat 2, *

 Affiliation(s):

 1College of Art Media and Technology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
 2Faculty of Humanities, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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 * Corresponding Author. 

  Corresponding author's ORCID profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0681-3064

 Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

 https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.017

 Abstract

This research was dedicated to the creation and refinement of a mobile application, specifically crafted for providing Emergency Medical Assistance at marathon events in Thailand. As the popularity of marathons surges, propelled by a growing health consciousness and a rising trend in regular exercise among Thais, the demand for efficient medical support in these settings has intensified. This study explored the necessity of instant access to runners' medical data to facilitate clinical decision-making and potential hospital admissions for specific symptoms. Key aspects investigated included essential features for the application, prevalent injuries among marathon runners, and the application's perceived utility and user-friendliness by medical professionals. The developed system integrates health records and real-time location data, ensuring swift pre-hospital intervention. The research was conducted during the Khao Yai marathon, involving 7,728 runners and 40 medical personnel. Findings highlighted the importance of rapid access to medical histories, emergency contacts, real-time location tracking, and efficient medical team coordination. Common injuries noted were swollen feet and legs. While the application proved useful and user-friendly, recommendations for future enhancements, particularly a more intuitive interface, were identified.

 © 2023 The Authors. Published by IASE.

 This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

 Keywords

 Emergency management, Technology, Health service, Mobile healthcare, Marathon

 Article history

 Received 22 May 2023, Received in revised form 16 September 2023, Accepted 2 October 2023

 Acknowledgment 

This work was supported by Chiang Mai University and the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT).

 Compliance with ethical standards

 Conflict of interest: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

 Citation:

 Chernbumroong S, Sureephong P, Ariya P, and Puritat K (2023). Design and development of a mobile application for emergency medical assistance for running-related injuries in a marathon event. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 10(10): 146-154

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