Disaster Research Literature Review
Social Participation and Disaster Risk Reduction Behaviors in Tsunami Prone Areas
This article explores how social participation can help people in tsunami-prone areas prepare for disasters. It describes a study of 557 households in Thailand, showing …
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Pediatric Orthopedic Injuries Following an Earthquake Experience in an Acute-Phase Field Hospital
2015
· Schneider Children's Medical Center,
· Israel Defense Forces: Medical Corps,
· Tel Aviv University,
· Shaare Zedek Medical Center,
· Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
This article examines the experience of treating children with orthopedic injuries after the 2010 Haiti earthquake at a field hospital set up by the Israel …
Working After a Tornado: A Survey of Hospital Personnel in Joplin, Missouri
2014
· St. Louis University
This study conducted a survey in May 2013 among 1,234 healthcare workers from 2 hospitals in Joplin, Missouri (MO), where a severe tornado occurred in …
Pediatrics in Disasters: Evaluation of a Global Training Program
2014
· University of Colorado,
· Children's Hospital of Capital Institute of Pediatrics,
· Instituto Nacional de Pediatria,
· St. Luke's College of Medicine
This evaluation found partial success in achieving the 3 aims of the PEDS in Disaster training program. It describes how the training was done and …
Emergency Childcare for Hospital Workers During Disasters
This article discusses the impact of emergency childcare (EC) needs on health care workers' ability and likelihood to work during a pandemic compared to an …
Rebuilding Sustainable Communities for Children and Families After Disaster: Recommendations from Symposium Participants in Response to the April 27th, 2011 Tornadoes
2014
· University of Alabama
This article discusses the aftermath of a devastating EF4 tornado that struck Tuscaloosa, Alabama on April 27, 2011. To aid in recovery efforts, a symposium …
The Role of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon in Disaster Response
This 3-page article aims to offer practical guidance for pediatric orthopedic surgeons to improve their readiness and contribute safely to disaster relief. It includes all …
Typhoon Haiyan Disaster in the Philippines: Paediatric Field Hospital Perspectives
This article describes how a pediatric field hospital was set up after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines. It shares experiences from medical teams who provided …
Pediatric Triage and Allocation of Critical Care Resources During Disaster: Northwest Provider Opinion
This article describes a study on how healthcare providers in the Northwest region of the United States feel about pediatric triage and critical care during …
Does Disaster Education of Teenagers Translate Into Better Survival Knowledge, Knowledge of Skills, and Adaptive Behavioral Change? A Systematic Literature Review
2014
· West Australia Country Health Service,
· University of Western Australia,
· Curtin University
This review examined research on improving teenagers' disaster knowledge and problem-solving skills. It describes how disaster education in schools is important but often not enough. …