Disaster Research Literature Review
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 …
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Children's Health Care in Mass-Casualty Incidents: A Systematic Literature Review
This review examines children's health care during mass-casualty incidents (MCIs). It describes the challenges of helping children in emergencies and identifies key topics like disaster …
Children's Mental Health After Disasters: The Impact of the World Trade Center Attack
2003
· Columbia University
This paper provides a summary of systematic studies conducted between 1999 and 2002, focusing on children's post-traumatic stress reactions following mass disasters. Various contexts, such …
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 …
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 …
The Initial Response to the Boston Marathon Bombing: Lessons Learned to Prepare for the Next Disaster
2014
· Brigham and Women's Hospital,
· Tufts Medical Center,
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· Boston Medical Center,
· Boston Children's Hospital
This report describes the medical response to the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, highlighting how quick actions, preparation, and teamwork led to good outcomes for …
Pediatric Disaster Triage: Multiple Simulation Curriculum Improves Prehospital Care Providers' Assessment Skills
2017
· Yale University,
· Brown University,
· University of Massachusetts,
· Yale School of Medicine,
· University of Colorado,
· University of British Columbia
This study looked at how well paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) can prioritize care for children in disaster situations. They trained 331 participants from …