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.
Social Capital and Disaster Preparedness Among Low Income Mexican Americans in a Disaster Prone Area
This study examines how social capital affects disaster preparedness among low-income Mexican Americans in Texas. It surveyed 3,088 households to measure social capital through fairness, …
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Disaster Olympics: A Model for Resident Education
This observational study describes an educational method that was used to teach American emergency medicine physicians disaster medicine through an "Olympic Games" style drill. The …
Disaster Day: A Simulation-Based Competition for Educating Emergency Medicine Residents and Medical Students on Disaster Medicine
This article describes a study on using a game-like event called "Disaster Day" to teach medical students and emergency medicine residents about disaster medicine. The …
Impact of Disaster Drills on Caregiver Perception and Satisfaction in the Pediatric Emergency Department
2011
· Saint Louis University
This article presents a study focusing on caregiver perception and satisfaction of a regional disaster drill in a pediatric emergency department. Caregivers were surveyed on …
The Reality of Pediatric Emergency Mass Critical Care in the Developing World
2011
· Harvard University,
· Society of Critical Care Medicine,
· World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies
This article discusses the impact of public health emergencies on developing countries due to man-made crises and natural disasters, with a focus on children and …
Ethical Issues in Pediatric Emergency Mass Critical Care
2011
· University of Utah,
· Society of Critical Care Medicine,
· World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies
This article discusses the importance of mass critical care planning, particularly in relation to children's unique vulnerabilities and needs during disasters. The Task Force for …
Pediatric Emergency Mass Critical Care: The Role of Community Preparedness in Conserving Critical Care Resources
2011
· Harvard University,
· Society of Critical Care Medicine,
· World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies
This article emphasizes the importance of community preparedness in managing public health emergencies, especially for children. It discusses the integration of various resources and points …
Compliance of Camps in the United States With Guidelines for Health and Safety Practices
2015
· Penn State Hershey Medical Center,
· Penn State Health Children's Hospital,
· Children's Mercy Kansas City,
· Pennsylvania State University
This study looks at how well camps in the United States follow health and safety guidelines. It shows that most camps have ties with emergency …
The Use of Haddon’s Matrix to Plan for Injury and Illness Prevention at Outdoor Music Festivals
2015
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Flinders University
This article describes how Haddon's Matrix is used to prevent injuries and illnesses at outdoor music festivals. It explains that these events can lead to …
Current State of Pediatric Orthopaedic Disaster Response
2014
· Le Bonheur Children's Hospital,
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Nemours Children's Health,
· Rady Children's Hospital San Diego,
· Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital,
· Scottish Rite for Children,
· Shriners Children's,
· St. Louis Children's Hospital
This review aims to inform orthopedic surgeons of opportunities to serve when disaster strikes, focusing on requirements and challenges involved. It describes the roles of …