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.
Medical Management of Vulnerable Populations and Co-Morbid Conditions of Victims of Bioterrorism
The article highlights the oversight in medical planning for bioterrorism, emphasizing the neglect of vulnerable groups like children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised patients. It raises …
Ask aRCie
Society of Pediatric Nurses Public Policy Committee Position Statement on Disaster Management for Children and Families
This article position statement on disaster management focuses on helping children and families during emergencies. It describes the need for special plans to protect kids, …
The Role of Social Determinants in Mental Health and Resilience After Disasters: Implications for Public Health Policy and Practice
2021
· University of Alberta
This review article looks at how social factors affect mental health and resilience after disasters. It highlights that people with low income or education face …
Pre-Evacuation Time Estimation Based Emergency Evacuation Simulation in Urban Residential Communities
This study looks at how to improve emergency evacuations in city neighborhoods. It uses computer simulations to estimate the time people take before starting to …
Adaptations to Practice and Resilience in a Paediatric Major Trauma Centre During a Mass Casualty Incident
2022
· Karolinska Institutet,
· Royal Manchester Children's Hospital,
· Cardiff University,
· Karolinska University Hospital,
· Malardalen University
This study examined how a pediatric major trauma center adapted during a mass casualty incident (MCI). It highlights the changes made to practices and the …
Chemical and Biological Threats: Guidance for Breastfeeding Women, Infants, and Young Children
2024
· Johns Hopkins University
This article highlights the need for guidance on breastfeeding safety after chemical or biological weapon exposure, particularly for women and children in conflict zones. Despite …
Disaster Triage Skills Training: An Introductory Virtual Simulation for Medical Students
This article is about a virtual simulation program that helps medical students learn disaster triage skills. It describes how the training prepares students to handle …
Disaster Preparedness in K-12 Schools: An Integrative Review
2023
· St. Louis University,
· Duquesne University
Schools, with their daily mass gatherings, are vulnerable to mass casualties, natural disasters, and biological incidents. This integrative review explored K-12 schools' preparedness for disasters …
The Medical Association Activity and Pediatric Care After the Earthquake Disaster in Fukushima
2012
· Kikuchi Pediatric Clinic
This article reviews the response of the Koriyama Medical Association after a massive earthquake hit eastern Japan on March 11, 2011. Utilities were disrupted, and …
Psychosocial Effects of Disaster in Children and Adolescents: Significance and Management
This article is about how disasters affect the mental and social health of children and teens. It describes ways to help protect them from long-term …