Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)
This collection features resources focused on supporting Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN).
Transporting Children With Special Health Care Needs
This policy statement provides guidance on safely transporting children with special health care needs. It describes the importance of using proper car seats and restraints …
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Access to the Medical Home Among Children With and Without Special Health Care Needs
This article is about how children with special health care needs access medical services compared to those without such needs. It describes the challenges faced …
The Disaster Information Needs of Families of Children With Special Healthcare Needs: A Scoping Review
This review assessed evidence for the best ways to meet the disaster information needs of families whose children require special healthcare. The studies show a …
Disaster Preparedness in Rural Families of Children With Special Health Care Needs
2016
· University of Iowa,
· Nationwide Children's Hospital,
· Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
This article discusses disaster preparedness strategies and behaviors among rural families with children who have special health care needs. The study aimed to explore the …
Emergency Preparedness of Families of Children with Developmental Disabilities: What Public Health and Safety Emergency Planners Need to Know
2015
· University of Massachusetts
This article is about emergency preparedness for families with children who have developmental disabilities. It describes a study that found many families are not well-prepared …
Children With Disabilities in the Context of Disaster: A Social Vulnerability Perspective
2010
· Colorado State University
This article reviews how children with disabilities are affected during disasters. It describes that these children face more challenges, such as higher poverty rates and …
Children with Disabilities and Disaster Preparedness: A Case Study of Christchurch
2015
· University of Auckland
The article focuses on how children with disabilities are affected during disasters, using Christchurch as a case study. It describes the challenges these children face …
Preparing Families of Technology-Dependent Children for Emergencies
This study was conducted to assess the emergency preparedness of families with children who rely on medical devices during power outages. An 8-point checklist was …
Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Disaster Management
2021
· YB Ophthalmic Clinic,
· Inje University
The article is about making sure children with disabilities are included in disaster plans. It describes how these children often face extra challenges during emergencies, …
The Prehospital Care of Children With Special Health Care Needs
This article discusses the growing number of children with special health needs, emphasizing the importance of tailored programs for their safe transportation and care. It …