Disaster Research Literature Review
A Psychosocial Risk Assessment and Management Framework to Enhance Response to CBRN Terrorism Threats and Attacks
2005
· University of Ottawa
This article describes a framework to help manage the mental and social effects of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) terrorism. It highlights the importance …
Mass-Casualty Training Exercise Using High-Fidelity Computerized Simulators and Involving Time and Resource Limitation
This study examined emergency department personnel training in mass-casualty care using high-fidelity computerized simulators (HFCS). The exercise mimicked injuries from an explosion and involved limited …
Trajectories of Peer Relationship Problems and Emotional Symptoms in Children 5 Years After a Nuclear Disaster: Fukushima Health Management Survey
2021
· Fukushima Medical University
This study examines the mental health of children five years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster. It describes how peer relationship problems and emotional symptoms were …
Radiologic Emergency: Protecting Schoolchildren and the Public
The article discusses the potential risks and consequences of radiologic emergencies, particularly focusing on historical nuclear accidents like Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Tokaimura. It …
Children and Families in the Context of Disasters: Implications for Preparedness and Response
This article explores how disasters affect children and families. It describes the emotional and behavioral impacts on kids, noting that family dynamics play a crucial …
Disaster Research Team Building: A Case Study of a Web-Based Disaster Research Training Program
2012
· University of Washington,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· University of Missouri,
· University of Oklahoma
This case study discusses a web-based disaster research training program at the University of Washington. The program aimed to train researchers and clinicians in disaster …
Health Informatics for Pediatric Disaster Preparedness Planning
This review examines how informatics can help prepare for disasters affecting children. It describes the need to focus on children's unique needs during emergencies, as …
Research Methods in Child Disaster Studies: A Review of Studies Generated by the September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks; the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami; and Hurricane Katrina
This article reviews research methods used to study children's reactions to three major disasters: the September 11 attacks, the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, and Hurricane …
Children's Coping in the Context of Disasters and Terrorism
This article focuses on how children cope with disasters and terrorism. It describes the stress and coping model, highlighting factors like family support, age, gender, …
Disasters and Depressive Symptoms in Children: A Review
2014
· Georgia State University,
· University of Texas Medical Branch,
· Rush University Medical Center,
· University of Miami
This review examines how disasters affect children's mental health, focusing on depression. It describes that many children experience depressive symptoms after both natural and man-made …