Disaster Research Literature Review
Emergency Preparedness: School Nurses Leading the Way
2013
· Westfield Public Schools
This article explains how school nurses play a key role in emergency planning. It describes how schools use an all-hazards approach, similar to the nursing …
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The 2010 Haiti Earthquake Response
2013
· Harvard Medical School
This article discusses the mental health response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake. It highlights the challenges of providing emergency and long-term mental health care in …
Hurricanes and Child Health: Lessons from Cuba
The article discusses hurricanes, large rotating storms with strong winds and low pressure. It covers the impact of hurricanes on health, including immediate effects like …
Pre-Pandemic Planning Survey of Healthcare Workers at a Tertiary Care Children's Hospital: Ethical and Workforce Issues
2010
· University of Colorado,
· Keesler Medical Center
This article explores healthcare workers' willingness to work during a pandemic and the factors influencing their decisions. The study conducted at The Children's Hospital in …
Response to H1N1 in a U.S.-Mexico Border Community
This article describes how public health experts in a Texas border community responded to the 2009 H1N1 flu outbreak. They created a simple surveillance system …
Randomized Controlled Trial of High-Fidelity Patient Simulators Compared to Actor Patients in a Pandemic Influenza Drill Scenario
This study compares actor victims versus robotic patient simulators in hospital disaster drills to assess provider resource burden during surges. A randomized controlled trial during …
Pediatric Office Emergencies
This article discusses the importance of pediatricians being prepared to handle emergencies involving children in their office. It emphasizes the need for an office self-assessment …
Coping With the Challenges of Early Disaster Response: 24 Years of Field Hospital Experience After Earthquakes
2013
· Tel Aviv University,
· Israel Defense Forces: Medical Corps,
· The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
This article proposes strategies and recommendations for how field hospitals can be better prepared for earthquakes. It looks at 24 years of experience from the …
Nurses' Willingness and Readiness to Report for Duty in a Disaster
This study explored factors affecting nurses' readiness to work during disasters. It surveyed 269 registered nurses and found that only 68.7% of nurses are willing …
The Communities Advancing Resilience Toolkit (CART): Development of a Survey Instrument to Assess Community Resilience
2013
· University of Oklahoma,
· Phoenix College
This article introduces the Communities Advancing Resilience Toolkit (CART) survey instrument, developed to assess and enhance community resilience to disasters. Through a participatory process with …