Disaster Research Literature Review
Infant, Neonatal, and Postneonatal Mortality Trends in a Disaster Region and in Japan, 2002–2012: A Multi-Attribute Compositional Study
This review examines infant, neonatal, and postneonatal death trends in Japan from 2002 to 2012, focusing on the Tohoku region affected by a natural disaster. …
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Supportive Relationships in Children and Adolescents Facing Political Violence and Mass Disasters
This review examines the impact of social support on youths exposed to political violence and disasters. It discusses how these events affect mental and physical …
Provision of Care for Critically Ill Children in Disasters
2019
· Tripler Army Medical Center,
· State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University,
· University of British Columbia
This article explains how children are more affected by disasters than adults. It describes the lack of proper planning to care for children during such …
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Ike
2009
· Texas Orthopedic Hospital
This article discusses the impact of Hurricane Rita in 2005 on health care systems in Houston, leading to updates in disaster plans. It highlights the …
Emergency Preparedness for Newborn Screening and Genetic Services
This article discusses the vulnerabilities of patients identified in newborn screening programs during disasters, emphasizing the importance of prompt diagnosis and medical management. Recent challenges …
Emergency Drills and Exercises in Healthcare Organizations: Assessment of Pediatric Population Involvement Using After-Action Reports
This article investigates the level of pediatric involvement in disaster drills conducted by healthcare organizations, as JCAHO requires. The study analyzed 49 after-action reports to …
Accountability and Assessment of Emergency Drill Performance at Schools
2009
· University of Iowa Health Care,
· University of Iowa,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· University of Southern California
This article discusses the lack of assessment of the effectiveness of emergency drills in schools within a Los Angeles urban school district. Despite mandatory drills …
Developing Consensus on Appropriate Standards of Disaster Care for Children
This article outlines a study to establish a consensus on essential hospital disaster interventions by balancing needs and resources. Pediatric acute care practitioners used a …
Bioterrorism: Evaluating the Preparedness of Pediatricians In Michigan
This article examines the bioterrorism preparedness of pediatricians in Michigan through a survey conducted in 2006. Findings reveal that while the majority of respondents acknowledge …
Identifying Vulnerable Subpopulations for Climate Change Health Effects in the United States
2009
· Environmental Defense Fund
The article, "Identifying Vulnerable Subpopulations for Climate Change Health Effects in the United States," explains how climate change affects different groups of people. It describes …