Disaster Research Literature Review
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 …
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Disaster Care: Children of Hurricane Katrina
2011
· Boston Children's Hospital
The article discusses the long-term impact of Hurricane Katrina on children's mental health, focusing on a 2008 documentary called "Katrina's Children." It highlights the struggles …
Disaster Response in a Pediatric Field Hospital: Lessons Learned in Haiti
This article discusses the evolution of a pediatric field hospital in response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Project Medishare established the hospital in Port-au-Prince within …
Meeting Children's Needs: A Mixed-Methods Approach to a Regionalized Pediatric Surge Plan - The Los Angeles County Experience
This study presents Los Angeles project aimed to improve pediatric surge capacity by identifying gaps, doubling inpatient capacity, and creating a plan. Researchers used surveys …
Evacuation of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in a Disaster: Lessons from Hurricane Sandy
2014
· New York University
In this article, authors share experiences during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 when New York University Langone Medical Center safely evacuated 21 neonates from the neonatal …
Lessons Learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake: The Need for Disaster Preparedness in the Area of Disaster Mental Health for Children
This article highlights the importance of being ready for disasters, focusing on children's mental health. It describes how children were affected by the Great East …
Preparing for the Unthinkable. Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Pediatric Guidelines
There are currently no critical care pediatric programs for critically injured children in mass casualty situations. To address this gap, the Committee for Tactical Emergency …
The Changing Health Priorities of Earthquake Response and Implications for Preparedness: A Scoping Review
2017
· University of Sheffield
This scoping review was conducted to understand the impacts of earthquakes on health and healthcare in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). It describes the shift …
The Impact of Natural Disasters on Youth: A Focus on Emerging Research Beyond Internalizing Disorders
2017
· Georgia State University
This review examines how natural disasters affect young people, focusing on less-studied areas like behavior problems, physical health, and growth after trauma. It describes recent …
The Network Structure of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Children and Adolescents Exposed to Disasters
2017
· Iowa State University,
· Stanford University
This article looks at posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and teens who faced disasters like hurricanes. It describes how PTSD symptoms connect with each …