Disaster Research Literature Review
Hospitals' Preparedness to Treat Pediatric Patients During Mass Casualty Incidents
This study evaluated the disaster preparedness of a children's hospital in Japan through a triage drill. Findings indicate challenges in disaster education for untrained staff, …
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Factors Predicting Individual Emergency Preparedness: A Multi-State Analysis of 2006 BRFSS Data
2009
· The University of Kansas
This article examines what factors make people more likely to be ready for emergencies. It uses data from a 2006 survey in five states. Although …
Effects of Virtual Reality Simulation on Worker Emergency Evacuation of Neonates
2019
· Wright State University,
· Miami University,
· University of Cincinnati,
· Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
This study explores how virtual reality simulation (VRS) helps NICU workers learn to evacuate newborns during emergencies. It compares VRS training with web-based updates. While …
Disaster Preparedness, Pediatric Considerations in Primary Blast Injury, Chemical, and Biological Terrorism
2014
· University of Utah
This article reviews the presentation, pathophysiology, and treatment of victims of primary blast injury (PBI), chemical weapons, and biological weapons. It covers aspects of pediatric …
If Schools Are Closed, Who Will Watch Our Kids? Family Caregiving And Other Sources Of Role Conflict Among Nurses During Large-Scale Outbreaks
2009
· University of Ottawa
This article explores the concerns of Canadian emergency and critical care nurses regarding the support needed during infectious disease outbreaks. It highlights the work-family and …
Three Decades of Disasters: A Review of Disaster-Specific Literature from 1977-2009
2009
· Monash University
This article reviews disaster-related studies from 1977 to 2009. It describes how disasters can happen anywhere and highlights the need for evidence-based disaster management. Researchers …
Emergency Department Surge: Models and Practical Implications
This article discusses the challenges of managing emergency department crowding, particularly during disasters. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, intervention, and resourcefulness in pediatric disaster …
Lessons Learned for Pediatric Disaster Preparedness from September 11, 2001: New York City Trauma Centers
2009
· New York University
This article discusses the impact of the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks on pediatric disaster preparedness. It highlights the lack of readiness to …
Emergency Preparedness Plans and Perceptions Among a Sample of United States Childcare Providers
This study looks at how prepared childcare providers in the U.S. are for emergencies. It reports that both childcare centers and family care providers feel …
Development and Implementation of a Disaster Medicine Certificate Series (DMCS) for Medical Students
This articles introduces and describes a voluntary Disaster Medicine Certificate Series (DMCS) for medical students to provide training in this area where it is often …