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.
Attacks on Educational Institutions
This article looks at terrorist attacks on schools, colleges, and universities from 1970 to 2019. It describes how these places are often seen as easy …
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A National US Survey of Pediatric Emergency Department Coronavirus Pandemic Preparedness
2021
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Yale University,
· Indiana University,
· Riley Children's Health,
· Florida Atlantic University,
· Medical University of Vienna,
· The University of Queensland
This study conducted a survey among pediatric emergency departments (PEDs) in the United States to assess their preparedness for COVID-19. 25 out of 35 departments …
NICU Disaster Preparedness: Were We Ready for COVID-19?
2020
· Texas Christian University
This 3-page article discusses neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) disaster preparedness, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the importance of specialized preparedness …
Emergency and Disaster Response Strategies to Support Mother-Infant Dyads During COVID-19
2021
· Ohio University,
· Tel Aviv University
This article uses a disaster management framework to offer guidance on maternal-infant health during COVID-19. It provides the following recommendations for supporting breastfeeding during the …
A National Survey of Terrorism Preparedness Training Among Pediatric, Family Practice, and Emergency Medicine Programs
2006
· Brooke Army Medical Center
This article discusses the importance of engaging in effective emergency preparedness planning and training to address the threat of domestic terrorism. It highlights the crucial …
Avoidable Environmental Disasters and Infant Health: Evidence From a Mining Dam Collapse in Brazil
2020
· Universidade Federal de Pernambuco,
· Fundação Getulio Vargas,
· Institute for Applied Economic Research
This study is about a mining dam collapse in Brazil and its impact on infant health. It describes how the disaster, caused by poor regulation, …
Disaster Management and School Nutrition: A Qualitative Study of Emergency Feeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study explored the experiences of school nutrition employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on their responses based on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk …
Critical Concepts for Children in Disasters Identified by Hands-On Professionals: Summary of Issues Demanding Solutions Before the Next One
This article discusses the experiences of pediatricians and caregivers during Hurricane Katrina, highlighting key lessons for disaster planning. It emphasizes the importance of addressing children's …
A Critical Concern: Pediatrician Self-Care After Disasters
The article discusses the shift in healthcare from emergency to primary care in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, highlighting the toll disasters take on both …
Responding Creatively to Family Needs of Hospital Staff: Caring for Children of Caretakers During a Disaster
2006
· University of Mississippi
The article discusses the preparedness and response of the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMC) to Hurricane Katrina's impact on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The …