Disaster Research Literature Review
Children in Disasters
This article highlights the unique needs of children during disasters like hurricanes and pandemics. It describes how kids are more vulnerable due to their physical, …
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Home-Based Emergency Preparedness for Families of Children and Youth With Special Healthcare Needs: A Scoping Review
2023
· Drexel University
This scoping review found 22 relevant articles focusing on home-based preparedness for families of children and youth with special healthcare needs. Different approaches were used …
Response to Challenges and Lessons Learned from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: A National Perspective
This article discusses disaster response efforts following Hurricane Katrina and other emergencies. The lead author, Dr. Weiner, is a pediatric emergency medicine physician with extensive …
Katrina Changed Us (And Me) in So Many Ways
2011
· Baylor College of Medicine
This article is about the impact of Hurricane Katrina. It describes how the storm affected people and communities, especially children. The author shares personal experiences …
Since Katrina: Neonatal and Pediatric Issues From Both Sides of the Levee
2011
· Ochsner Health
This article looks at the challenges faced by newborns and children after Hurricane Katrina. It describes how healthcare systems struggled to provide care during and …
Five Years of Changes on the Receiving End of a Disaster
2011
· Woman's Hospital,
· Tulane University
This article reflects on the impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Spedale, a prominent neonatologist and pediatrician, discusses the challenges …
Displacement: Critical Insights From Flood-Affected Children
2018
· Lancaster University
This comparative study used creative methods to reveal the challenges children face after being evacuated due to flooding. It focused on children's experiences following the …
Preparing Families of Technology-Dependent Children for Emergencies
This study was conducted to assess the emergency preparedness of families with children who rely on medical devices during power outages. An 8-point checklist was …
Coping and Post-Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents after an Acute Onset Disaster: A Systematic Review
This review article examines how children and teens cope with stress after sudden disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. It describes that many young people face …
Practice Parameter on Disaster Preparedness
This article provides guidelines for how to prepare for disasters. It describes the importance of planning ahead to keep people safe during emergencies like natural …