Disaster Research Literature Review
Care of Children in a Natural Disaster: Lessons Learned From the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
2013
· Nara Medical University
This article describes the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami on children. It highlights that while about 19,000 people died or went …
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Current State of Pediatric Orthopaedic Disaster Response
2014
· Le Bonheur Children's Hospital,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Nemours Children's Health,
· Rady Children's Hospital San Diego,
· Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital,
· Scottish Rite for Children,
· Shriners Children's,
· St. Louis Children's Hospital
This review aims to inform orthopedic surgeons of opportunities to serve when disaster strikes, focusing on requirements and challenges involved. It describes the roles of …
School Interventions After the Joplin Tornado
This study was conducted six months after the 2011 Joplin, Missouri tornado to look at ways in which schools intervened to meet children's needs. It …
Disaster Preparedness: A Comparative Study of North Carolina and Montana
This study compares how prepared people in North Carolina and Montana are for disasters. It describes using a score based on having water, food, a …
Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Food/Nutrition Concerns After the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011: Survey of Evacuees in a Temporary Shelter
2014
· Hyogo College of Medicine
This article describes the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011 on evacuees' health and nutrition. A survey conducted one month after …
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 …
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 …
Mother's Body Mass Index as a Predictor of Infant's Nutritional Status in the Post-Emergency Phase of a Flood
2011
· Loughborough University
The article studies how a mother's body mass index (BMI) can predict her baby's nutritional health after a flood. It describes research done in Bangladesh …
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 …