Continuing Education
Planning for Disasters Involving Children in Australia: A Practical Guide
2016
· The Royal Children's Hospital,
· University of Melbourne,
· Murdoch Children's Research Institute,
· Queensland Children's Hospital
This article discusses the vulnerability of children in disaster events compared to adults, emphasizing the lack of pediatric-specific disaster preparedness in Australia despite children making …
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Public Disaster Communication and Child and Family Disaster Mental Health: A Review of Theoretical Frameworks and Empirical Evidence
2016
· University of Missouri
This article discusses the vulnerability of children to psychological and behavioral difficulties post-disaster. Public child and family disaster communication serves as a tool to enhance …
Low Compliance of Urgent Care Centers in the United States With Recommendations for Office-Based Disaster Preparedness
2016
· Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital,
· Penn State Hershey Medical Center,
· Penn State Health Children's Hospital
The article assesses the level of disaster preparedness in urgent care centers across the United States. A questionnaire was distributed to center administrators to gather …
2015 Nepal Earthquake: Analysis of Child Rescue and Treatment by a Field Hospital
2016
· General Hospital of Chinese People's Armed Police Force,
· Affiliated Hospital of Logistic University of Chinese People's Armed Police Force
The article describes the efforts of a Chinese Red Cross medical team during the 2015 Nepal earthquake. They set up a field hospital to treat …
Effects of Displacement in Children Exposed to Disasters
2016
· University of Oklahoma,
· University of Missouri
The article reviews how displacement affects children exposed to disasters. It describes the emotional and behavioral impacts on kids, including changes in school performance and …
“That Was the Last Time I Saw My House”: The Importance of Place Attachment Among Children and Youth in Disaster Contexts
2016
· Royal Roads University
This article delves into the significance of place attachment for young individuals in the face of disasters. By integrating community disaster risk reduction and resilience …
Are Pediatric Emergency Physicians More Knowledgeable and Confident to Respond to a Pediatric Disaster after an Experiential Learning Experience?
2016
· McGill University
This article discusses a simulation-based workshop conducted for advanced learners in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, critical care, and pediatric surgery. The workshop aimed to assess the …
Prevention of Post-Disaster Sequelae Through Efficient Communication Planning: Analysis of Information-Seeking Behaviours in Montana and Alabama
2016
· Kent State University
The article discusses the investigation of information sources in disaster preparedness using a social-ecological theoretical framework. It aims to analyze information-seeking behavior during emergencies and …
Disaster Behavioral Health Capacity: Findings From a Multistate Preparedness Assessment
The article describes a study on disaster behavioral health in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. It found that there is a need for better training …
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 …