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.
School-Based Disaster Recovery: Promotion of Children’s Mental Health Over the Long Haul
2017
· University of Massachusetts,
· Harvard University,
· Universidad de Concepcion,
· Boston Children's Hospital
The article discusses the impact of the 2010 earthquake and tsunamis on Dichato, Chile, where 80% of the town was destroyed, displacing 400 families for …
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Addressing the Needs of Children With Disabilities Experiencing Disaster or Terrorism
2017
· Texas A&M University,
· Sonoma State University
This paper reviews how psychosocial factors impact children with disabilities in the face of disasters or terrorism. Adults with disabilities face more risks during disasters …
Addressing the Needs of Preschool Children in the Context of Disasters and Terrorism: Clinical Pictures and Moderating Factors
2017
· Clalit Health Services,
· Tel Aviv University,
· Reichman University,
· Yale University
This paper examines the impact of disasters and terrorism on preschool children, focusing on understanding the consequences and identifying key moderating variables that can influence …
Addressing the Needs of Preschool Children in the Context of Disasters and Terrorism: Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention
2017
· Reichman University,
· Clalit Health Services,
· Tel Aviv University,
· Yale University
This paper reviews the research literature on the needs of preschoolers in disasters and terrorism. It aims to understand existing methods for assessment, prevention, and …
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 …
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 …
Disaster Exposure and Mental Health Among Puerto Rican Youths After Hurricane Maria
This study examined the mental health of youths in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in 2017, which caused massive damage and mortality. A survey was …
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 …
Likely Impact of School and Childcare Closures on Public Health Workforce During an Influenza Pandemic: A Survey
This article discusses the potential impact of school and daycare closures during an influenza pandemic on public health staff. A survey conducted in a population …
Knowledge And Behaviors Of Parents In Planning For And Dealing With Emergencies
The article explores how parents prepare for and respond to emergencies at schools. It describes the challenges they face, such as communication issues and language …