Disaster Research Literature Review
The Pediatric Disaster Medicine Literature Review is a scoping review that aimed to catalogue and appraise the past 20+ years of pediatric disaster medicine research. The multidisciplinary literature review core team was comprised of several physicians, data scientists, and a medical librarian.
Injuries and Surgical Needs of Children in Conflict and Disaster: From Boston to Haiti and Beyond
2015
· University of Toronto,
· Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo,
· State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
This article focuses on the injuries and surgical needs of children in conflict and disaster areas, highlighting their vulnerability. It describes how these young patients …
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The Lack of Antiepileptic Drugs and Worsening of Seizures Among Physically Handicapped Patients with Epilepsy During the Great East Japan Earthquake
This article discusses how the Great East Japan Earthquake affected patients with epilepsy at a rehabilitation center in Sendai. Many physically handicapped patients could not …
Are Tertiary Care Paediatricians Prepared for Disaster Situations?
2016
· ZNA Stuivenberg,
· Ghent University Hospital,
· University of Leuven
This article discusses a study on how well pediatricians in specialized hospitals are prepared for disasters. The survey found that only 35% had disaster training, …
On Shaky Ground: Learner Response and Confidence After Tabletop Earthquake Simulation
2016
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Medical University of South Carolina,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· Yale University
This study explores how a tabletop earthquake simulation affects pediatric residents' confidence in managing earthquake victims. Residents from four programs took part, and their confidence …
Use of Simulation to Gauge Preparedness for Ebola at a Free-Standing Children’s Hospital
2016
· Akron Children's Hospital
This article discusses the response to an Ebola exposure incident in Akron, OH in 2014. The local public health agencies and health care organization's rapid …
Planning for Disasters Involving Children in Australia: A Practical Guide
2016
· The Royal Children's Hospital,
· University of Melbourne,
· Murdoch Children's Research Institute,
· Queensland Children's Hospital
This article discusses the vulnerability of children in disaster events compared to adults, emphasizing the lack of pediatric-specific disaster preparedness in Australia despite children making …
Low Compliance of Urgent Care Centers in the United States With Recommendations for Office-Based Disaster Preparedness
2016
· Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital,
· Penn State Hershey Medical Center,
· Penn State Health Children's Hospital
The article assesses the level of disaster preparedness in urgent care centers across the United States. A questionnaire was distributed to center administrators to gather …
2015 Nepal Earthquake: Analysis of Child Rescue and Treatment by a Field Hospital
2016
· General Hospital of Chinese People's Armed Police Force,
· Affiliated Hospital of Logistic University of Chinese People's Armed Police Force
The article describes the efforts of a Chinese Red Cross medical team during the 2015 Nepal earthquake. They set up a field hospital to treat …
Are Pediatric Emergency Physicians More Knowledgeable and Confident to Respond to a Pediatric Disaster after an Experiential Learning Experience?
2016
· McGill University
This article discusses a simulation-based workshop conducted for advanced learners in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, critical care, and pediatric surgery. The workshop aimed to assess the …
Prevention of Post-Disaster Sequelae Through Efficient Communication Planning: Analysis of Information-Seeking Behaviours in Montana and Alabama
2016
· Kent State University
The article discusses the investigation of information sources in disaster preparedness using a social-ecological theoretical framework. It aims to analyze information-seeking behavior during emergencies and …