Disaster Research Literature Review
Emergency and Disaster Response Strategies to Support Mother-Infant Dyads During COVID-19
2021
· Ohio University,
· Tel Aviv University
This article uses a disaster management framework to offer guidance on maternal-infant health during COVID-19. It provides the following recommendations for supporting breastfeeding during the …
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Exposure to Mass Disaster and Probable Panic Disorder Among Children in New York City
2021
· Columbia University,
· The City University of New York,
· New York State Psychiatric Institute,
· Yeshiva University,
· Albert Einstein College of Medicine
This study looked at the link between exposure to the 9/11 World Trade Center (WTC) terrorist attacks and panic disorder in New York City (NYC) …
A National Survey of Terrorism Preparedness Training Among Pediatric, Family Practice, and Emergency Medicine Programs
2006
· Brooke Army Medical Center
This article discusses the importance of engaging in effective emergency preparedness planning and training to address the threat of domestic terrorism. It highlights the crucial …
Disruption of Child Environments and Its Psychological Consequences After the Fukushima Disaster: A Narrative Review Based on the Ecological Systems Model
2021
· Fukushima Medical University
This review examines the impact of the 2011 Fukushima disaster on children's mental health. It describes how disruptions in family and peer environments, due to …
A Critical Concern: Pediatrician Self-Care After Disasters
The article discusses the shift in healthcare from emergency to primary care in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, highlighting the toll disasters take on both …
Chronicles From Out-Of-State Professionals: Providing Primary Care to Underserved Children After a Disaster: A National Organization Response
2006
· Children's Health Fund
The article discusses the rapid response of the Children's Health Fund (CHF) to provide medical services to underserved children and families in the Gulf Coast …
Pediatricians' Experiences 80 Miles Up the River: Baton Rouge Pediatricians' Experiences Meeting the Health Needs of Evacuated Children
The article discusses Baton Rouge pediatricians' experiences in meeting evacuated children's health needs during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It outlines the preparations, responses, experiences, and …
Escaping With VLBW Neonates: Caring For and Transporting Very Low Birth Weight Infants During a Disaster
2006
· Neonatal Medical Group
This article recounts the harrowing experience of a neonatologist and a team of medical professionals during Hurricane Katrina at Memorial Medical Center (MMC) in New …
Pediatric Nerve Agent Poisoning: Medical and Operational Considerations for Emergency Medical Services in a Large American City
2006
· New York University,
· Columbia University
This article discusses the need for an alternative approach to treating pediatric nerve agent poisoning after mass chemical events. It highlights concerns about determining the …
Addressing the Psychosocial Needs of Children Following Disasters
This article discusses the profound effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the United States, emphasizing the emotional distress experienced by evacuees and the devastation …