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).
Pediatric Issues in Disaster Management, Part 1: The Emergency Medical System and Surge Capacity
2010
· Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine,
· University of Toledo,
· The Ohio State University
The article focuses on the challenges faced by children during disasters and how emergency systems can better support them. It describes key areas like medical …
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Improving Disaster Preparedness of Families With a Parenteral Nutrition-Dependent Child
This study aimed to improve disaster preparedness for families with parenteral nutrition (PN)-dependent children in California, considering the frequent earthquakes in the region. By providing …
Disaster Preparedness in Families With Children With Special Health Care Needs
The article discusses the challenges faced by children with special health care needs (CSHCN) in terms of disaster preparedness. A study conducted at the Arkansas …
Addressing the Needs of Children With Disabilities Experiencing Disaster or Terrorism
2017
· Texas A&M University,
· Sonoma State University
This paper reviews how psychosocial factors impact children with disabilities in the face of disasters or terrorism. Adults with disabilities face more risks during disasters …
A Mixed-Method Analysis: Disaster Preparedness of Families With Children With Access and Functional Needs
2020
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Los Angeles County Department of Public Health,
· University of Southern California
This study looks at how families with children who have special needs prepare for disasters. It finds that many of these families are not ready, …
Historical Disaster Exposure and Household Preparedness Across the United States
This study analyzed the level of preparedness of households in disaster-prone areas. Three measures of preparedness were created using a survey: cumulative, adequate, and minimal. …
Children and Adolescents with Disabilities and Exposure to Disasters, Terrorism, and the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review
This review examines the impact of disasters and terrorism on children (ages 0-17) with disabilities and their families, as well as the effects of the …
The Preparedness of Schools to Respond to Emergencies in Children: A National Survey of School Nurses
This article discusses the importance of schools being prepared to handle pediatric emergencies by establishing emergency-response plans and training staff and students in first aid …
Water Safety for Your Special Needs Child
This website provides information on ensuring water safety for children with special needs. It covers topics such as drowning prevention strategies, the importance of constant …
Pediatric Surge Module 5: Children with Special Needs
This video is a module focusing on caring for children with special needs, covering four major types: physical, developmental, behavioral/emotional, and sensory. It discusses common …