Disaster Research Literature Review
Chemical-Biological Terrorism and its Impact on Children: A Subject Review.
This statement reviews the key aspects of these agents, their potential impacts, and the critical considerations for disaster planning and management for pediatric patients. The …
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NICU Care in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: 5 Years of Changes
This article describes how neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) adapted and changed after Hurricane Katrina. It highlights the challenges faced by hospitals and medical staff …
Paediatric Patients in Mass Casualty Incidents: A Comprehensive Review and Call to Action
2022
· University of Southern California,
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Washington University in St. Louis,
· Texas Tech University,
· University of Texas Southwestern,
· University of Minnesota,
· University of Pennsylvania,
· University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
This review article examines how children are affected in mass casualty incidents (MCIs) and highlights the need for special care due to their unique needs. …
Delayed Disaster Impacts on Academic Performance of Primary School Children
2019
· University of Melbourne,
· Victorian Department of Education and Training,
· Swinburne University of Technology,
· University of New South Wales
This study considers how social disruption from natural disasters can disrupt children's education. It focused on children affected by bushfire in Australia, commonly referred to …
Birth Outcomes in a Disaster Recovery Environment: New Orleans Women After Katrina
2015
· Tulane University,
· Louisiana State University (LSU) Health New Orleans,
· Loyola University New Orleans
This article examines how Hurricane Katrina affected pregnancy outcomes in New Orleans. It describes a study of 308 pregnant women interviewed 5-7 years after the …
COVID-19 Preparedness - A Survey Among Neonatal Care Providers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
2021
· The Arctic University of Norway,
· Stanford University,
· California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative,
· Policlinico of Milan,
· University of Oxford,
· University of Vermont,
· Sanatorios de la Trinidad
This study assessed neonatal care providers' preparedness during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on a survey conducted in 69 low- and middle-income countries. Results showed challenges …
Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf Oil Spill: Lessons Learned About Short-Term and Long-Term Effects
This article describes the impact of Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf Oil Spill on families, especially those with fewer resources. It highlights how these disasters …
Perinatal Considerations in the Hospital Disaster Management Process
This article emphasizes the crucial role of nurses in providing care to mothers and infants during disasters, highlighting the importance of being prepared for extreme …
Hospital-Based Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response: Strategies to Increase Surge Capacity
This article describes how a children's hospital prepared for the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic. They increased space in the emergency department and used different areas …
Application of a Theoretical Model Toward Understanding Continued Food Insecurity Post Hurricane Katrina
2018
· D'Youville University,
· Christiana Care Health System,
· University of Delaware,
· New York University
Disaster recovery aims to provide basic needs like food, water, and shelter to survivors, but after the initial phase, some individuals may still face food …