Disaster Research Literature Review
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 …
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Factors Associated with Willingness to Respond to a Disaster: A Study of Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Setting
This article explores factors influencing pediatric healthcare workers' willingness to respond in the event of a disaster. Conducted at a pediatric care hospital in Los …
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 …
Transportation Resource Requirements for Hospital Evacuation
The article describes the need for transportation resources when hospitals must evacuate. It explains that during a disaster, ambulances and other transport may be limited …
WiFi RFID Demonstration for Resource Tracking in a Statewide Disaster Drill
2011
· University of Utah
This article investigates the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for tracking patients and medical equipment in disaster response scenarios. The study deployed RFID …
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. …
Using Mixed Methods to Assess Pediatric Disaster Preparedness in the Hospital Setting
This study evaluated the disaster response of three hospitals in Los Angeles, focusing on pediatric victims. A simulated earthquake exercise was conducted, revealing that while …