Disaster Research Literature Review
Emergency Preparedness for Newborn Screening and Genetic Services
This article discusses the vulnerabilities of patients identified in newborn screening programs during disasters, emphasizing the importance of prompt diagnosis and medical management. Recent challenges …
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Identifying Vulnerable Subpopulations for Climate Change Health Effects in the United States
2009
· Environmental Defense Fund
The article, "Identifying Vulnerable Subpopulations for Climate Change Health Effects in the United States," explains how climate change affects different groups of people. It describes …
Absence of Detectable Radionuclides in Breast Milk in Sendai, Japan in 2012 Even by High-Sensitivity Determination: Estimated Dose Among Infants After the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
2021
· Kyoto University,
· Universitas Islam Indonesia,
· Daiichi University of Pharmacy,
· Assiut University
This article is about a study in Sendai, Japan, in 2012 after the Fukushima nuclear disaster. It describes how scientists checked breast milk for harmful …
A Stepped-Care Model of Post-Disaster Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Provision
2014
· The University of Queensland
This article critiques traditional and existing child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) models of care and their capacity to deal with post-disaster surge, finding …
Survey of Medical Center Employees' Willingness and Availability to Donate Blood in Support of a Civilian Warm Fresh Whole Blood Program
In this study, hospital employees were surveyed about their willingness to donate warm fresh whole blood (WFWB) to civilian programs. Most respondents were female (71%), …
Lessons Learned From a Medical Response Team 45 Days Post Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
2020
· University of South Florida
This observational study discusses the experience of a non-governmental disaster medical team (DMT) who provided medical care in Puerto Rico post-Hurricane Maria, 2017. They served …
Integrated Plan to Augment Surge Capacity
This article discusses the concept of surge capacity in healthcare systems, focusing on the ability to expand rapidly during public health emergencies. It highlights the …
The Relationship Between Physical and Mental Health Outcomes in Children Exposed to Disasters
This review discusses how disaster exposure affects the physical and mental health of children, highlighting risk and protective factors. Studies show that disasters can impact …
Hospital Disaster Staffing: If You Call, Will They Come?
2020
· Yale University,
· Valley Health
This study surveyed nine hospitals in five states to understand employees' attitudes towards working during disasters. Most respondents were willing to work after mass casualty …
Infections After Natural Disasters
This article discusses the types of infections that may occur after a natural disaster like floods, when infection risk is increased. Factors other than dead …