Disaster Research Literature Review
Effects of Virtual Reality Simulation on Worker Emergency Evacuation of Neonates
2019
· Wright State University,
· Miami University,
· University of Cincinnati,
· Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
This study explores how virtual reality simulation (VRS) helps NICU workers learn to evacuate newborns during emergencies. It compares VRS training with web-based updates. While …
Three Decades of Disasters: A Review of Disaster-Specific Literature from 1977-2009
2009
· Monash University
This article reviews disaster-related studies from 1977 to 2009. It describes how disasters can happen anywhere and highlights the need for evidence-based disaster management. Researchers …
Emergency Preparedness Plans and Perceptions Among a Sample of United States Childcare Providers
This study looks at how prepared childcare providers in the U.S. are for emergencies. It reports that both childcare centers and family care providers feel …
Development and Implementation of a Disaster Medicine Certificate Series (DMCS) for Medical Students
This articles introduces and describes a voluntary Disaster Medicine Certificate Series (DMCS) for medical students to provide training in this area where it is often …
Disaster Exposure and Mental Health Among Puerto Rican Youths After Hurricane Maria
This study examined the mental health of youths in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in 2017, which caused massive damage and mortality. A survey was …
Healthcare Workers’ Willingness to Respond Following a Disaster: A Novel Statistical Approach Toward Data Analysis
This study looked at healthcare workers' willingness to respond during emergencies, specifically earthquakes. A questionnaire was distributed to Israeli healthcare workers, revealing that female nurses …
Los Angeles County Addresses Pediatric Needs Using the Disaster Resource Center Program
This article discusses how Los Angeles County is enhancing its disaster preparedness efforts to address children's needs specifically. Through the Disaster Resource Center Program, the …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness: Are We Really Prepared?
2009
· Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
This article examines how ready we are to help children in disasters, explaining that kids are often victims in emergencies but planning for their care …
Reunification: Keeping Families Together in Crisis
This article discusses the challenges faced in family reunification during disasters, particularly focusing on issues related to children. The lack of a consistent reunification plan, …
Subacute Phase After an Earthquake: An Even More Important Period
This article focuses on the subacute phase after an earthquake, which is often overlooked compared to the acute phase. It describes how medical relief during …