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.
Enhancing the Nutritional Well-Being of Children With Food Allergies During Disaster
2024
· Tohoku University
This article highlights the often-overlooked challenges children with food allergies face during disasters. It discusses these children's heightened vulnerabilities, such as limited access to safe …
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Assessment of Disaster Preparedness at the Household Level in a Pediatric Cardiology Clinic Population
The article is about how prepared families are for disasters, especially those with children who have heart conditions or special healthcare needs. It describes a …
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Among Children and Youth With Disabilities and Chronic Conditions, Their Caregivers and Service Providers: A Scoping Review
This scoping review examines emergency and disaster preparedness for children and youth with disabilities and chronic conditions, as well as their caregivers and service providers. …
Pediatric Disaster Preparedness Curriculum Across Emergency Medicine Residencies
2024
· Harvard Medical School,
· Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,
· Florida International University,
· Boston Children's Hospital
This article describes a study on pediatric disaster medicine (PDM) training in emergency medicine residency programs. It found that most programs lack PDM training, with …
A Pediatric-Focused Self-Assessment Tool on Vulnerabilities to Aid Regional Disaster Planning
This article discusses the development of a self-assessment tool by the Region V for Kids Center of Excellence to enhance pediatric disaster preparedness. Identifying gaps …
Communication in Disasters to Support Families With Children With Medical Complexity and Special Healthcare Needs: A Rapid Scoping Review
2024
· University of British Columbia,
· British Columbia Children's Hospital,
· Canuck Place Children's Hospice
This article examines the challenges of supporting children with medical complexity (CMC) during disasters, as these events can disrupt essential healthcare access. Conducted in response …
Perspectives on Emergency Preparedness Among Indigenous Pacific People in Hawaii: A Qualitative Study
2024
· University of Hawaii at Manoa,
· University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
· Kalihi-Palama Health Center
This article presents a qualitative study focusing on household emergency preparedness (EP) among Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Filipino parents in Hawaii. Conducted through interviews …
Bridging the Gap, How Interprofessional Collaboration Can Support Emergency Preparedness for Children With Disabilities and Their Families: An Exploratory Qualitative Study
This study explores how different professionals can work together to help families with children who have disabilities prepare for emergencies. It describes the need for …
Predictors of Emergency Preparedness Among Parents in Hawaii: A Cross-Sectional Survey
This article explores the factors influencing emergency preparedness behaviors among parents in Hawaii. A survey of parents in Honolulu investigated the relationship between demographics, Health …
A Scoping Review of Pediatric Mass-Casualty Incident Triage Algorithms
This article reviews different triage systems for children in mass-casualty incidents (MCIs). It describes how these events overwhelm local resources and highlights the need for …