Disaster Research Literature Review
Simulating a Vertical Evacuation of a NICU and PICU to Examine the Relationship Between Training and Preparedness
2022
· State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University,
· California Northstate University,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· Brown University
This article describes a study on training hospital staff for emergency evacuations in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units. It involved a six-week training program …
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Efficacy of Computer-Based Simulation as a Modality for Learning Pediatric Disaster Triage for Pediatric Emergency Nurses
This observational study looks at the efficacy of a screen-based simulation called "60 Seconds to Survival" (60S) in learning pediatric disaster triage (PDT). It was …
Impact of a Disaster Drill on Waiting Times in a Pediatric Emergency Department
This study looked at the impact of a disaster drill in a pediatric emergency department (PED) on patients' waiting times. The case group was composed …
Psychological Interventions for Children Experiencing PTSD After Exposure to a Natural Disaster: A Scoping Review
2022
· The University of Queensland
This scoping review evaluates the current research regarding psychological interventions for children (under 18 years old) experiencing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after exposure to …
Natural Disasters and Missing Children
2022
· University of Adelaide
This study examines the impact of natural disasters on child mortality, especially in rural and remote areas of Australia, and provides suggestive evidence of the …
The Initial Response to the Boston Marathon Bombing: Lessons Learned to Prepare for the Next Disaster
2014
· Brigham and Women's Hospital,
· Tufts Medical Center,
· Massachusetts General Hospital,
· Boston Medical Center,
· Boston Children's Hospital
This report describes the medical response to the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, highlighting how quick actions, preparation, and teamwork led to good outcomes for …
Pediatric Disaster Triage: Multiple Simulation Curriculum Improves Prehospital Care Providers' Assessment Skills
2017
· Yale University,
· Brown University,
· University of Massachusetts,
· Yale School of Medicine,
· University of Colorado,
· University of British Columbia
This study looked at how well paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) can prioritize care for children in disaster situations. They trained 331 participants from …