Table 6

Participant responses on the tabletop exercise design and conduct

Survey itemMean (SD)1 Strongly disagree2 Disagree3 Neutral4 Agree5 Strongly agree
The exercise was well-structured and organised4.5 (0.51)00052% (13)48% (12)
The scenario was realistic4.7 (0.47)00032% (8)68% (17)
The briefing before the exercise was useful and prepared me for the exercise4.5 (0.58)004% (1)44% (11)52% (13)
The exercise allowed us to test our response plans and systems4.5 (0.51)00052% (13)48% (12)
The exercise improved my understanding of my role and function during a disaster4.5 (0.56)004% (1)40% (10)56% (14)
The exercise helped me to identify some of my strengths as well as some of the gaps in my understanding of response systems, plans and procedures4.4 (0.51)00052% (13)48% (12)
The exercise has met its objectives4.7 (0.45)00028% (7)72% (18)
At the end of the exercise, I think we are better prepared for a disaster4.4 (0.57)004% (1)52% (13)44% (11)
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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