Disaster Research Literature Review
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 …
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An Item-Based Analysis of PTSD Emotional Numbing Symptoms in Disaster-Exposed Children and Adolescents
2020
· Chinese Academy of Sciences,
· Shenzhen University,
· Tianjin Normal University,
· New York University,
· University of Toledo
This study looks at how emotional numbing affects children and teens who survived the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China. It describes how both positive and …
Hospital Planning for Acts of Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies Involving Children
This article discusses the impact of terrorist attacks on healthcare workers, particularly in the context of mass casualty terrorism involving biological, chemical, nuclear, and thermomechanical …
Disaster Modeling: Medication Resources Required for Disaster Team Response
2005
· Wayne State University
This article discusses the importance of accurate and advanced planning for medical and non-medical supplies needed by disaster response teams. It emphasizes the need for …
Practical Considerations for Providing Pediatric Care in a Mass Casualty Incident
2005
· Duke University
This article discusses the importance of considering the unique physiologic and developmental characteristics of children in pediatric care during mass casualty incidents (MCIs). It highlights …
Emergency Medical Services for Children: Office Emergency and Disaster Readiness
This 4-page special issue article looks at the role of the pediatrician in preparation for office emergencies and local disasters. During office emergencies, focus is …
Why Family Communication Matters: The Role of Co-Rumination and Topic Avoidance in Understanding Post-Disaster Mental Health
This article explores how family communication affects mental health after natural disasters. It describes a study of 485 parent-child pairs in Texas after severe floods. …
Health Care Workers' Ability and Willingness to Report to Duty During Catastrophic Disasters
2005
· Columbia University
The article explores how health care workers in New York City respond to catastrophic disasters. It describes a survey of 6,428 workers from 47 facilities …
Pediatric Terrorism Preparedness National Guidelines and Recommendations: Findings of an Evidenced-Based Consensus Process
The article describes how experts from various fields came together to create guidelines for helping children during disasters or terrorism. They looked at existing data …
When Disaster Strikes: Responding to the Needs of Children
2004
· University of Oklahoma
The article discusses the evolution of emergency medicine as a specialization since the 1960s and its role in responding to various health crises, including terrorist …