Disaster Research Literature Review
Practical Considerations for Providing Pediatric Care in a Mass Casualty Incident
2005
· Duke University
This article discusses the importance of considering the unique physiologic and developmental characteristics of children in pediatric care during mass casualty incidents (MCIs). It highlights …
Emergency Medical Services for Children: Office Emergency and Disaster Readiness
This 4-page special issue article looks at the role of the pediatrician in preparation for office emergencies and local disasters. During office emergencies, focus is …
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Support Programs Following Natural Disasters - A Scoping Review of Emerging Evidence
2021
· University of Melbourne,
· Deakin University,
· American University,
· National Bureau of Economic Research,
· Institute of Labor Economics (IZA),
· The University of Queensland
This review examined recent evidence on psychosocial support programs for children and adolescents affected by natural disasters. School-based programs led by trained professionals show positive …
Can We Mitigate the Effect of Natural Disasters on Child Health? Evidence from the Indian Ocean Tsunami in Indonesia
2021
· University College London,
· Advisory Board,
· University of Bern
This study examines the impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami on child health in Aceh, Indonesia. It describes how researchers used data from over …
Why Family Communication Matters: The Role of Co-Rumination and Topic Avoidance in Understanding Post-Disaster Mental Health
This article explores how family communication affects mental health after natural disasters. It describes a study of 485 parent-child pairs in Texas after severe floods. …
Health Care Workers' Ability and Willingness to Report to Duty During Catastrophic Disasters
2005
· Columbia University
The article explores how health care workers in New York City respond to catastrophic disasters. It describes a survey of 6,428 workers from 47 facilities …
Psychopathology Among New York City Public School Children 6 Months After September 11
2005
· Columbia University
This article examines the prevalence and correlates of probable mental disorders among New York City public school students six months after the September 11, 2001, …
The Changing Impact of a Severe Disaster on the Mental Health and Substance Misuse of Adolescents: Follow-up of a Controlled Study
2005
· Groningen University
This article explores the impact of a severe disaster, specifically a café fire in The Netherlands, on the mental health of adolescents over a 12-month …
Effects of the August 2003 Blackout on the New York City Healthcare Delivery System: A Lesson for Disaster Preparedness
2005
· Montefiore Medical Center
This article examines the impact of the largest power failure in history on New York City's healthcare system following the blackout in 2003. The study …
Pediatric Terrorism Preparedness National Guidelines and Recommendations: Findings of an Evidenced-Based Consensus Process
The article describes how experts from various fields came together to create guidelines for helping children during disasters or terrorism. They looked at existing data …