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.
Children in Disasters
This article highlights the unique needs of children during disasters like hurricanes and pandemics. It describes how kids are more vulnerable due to their physical, …
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Pediatric Disaster Preparedness in the Medical Setting: Integrating Mental Health
2009
· University of Southern California,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
This article emphasizes integrating mental health considerations into pediatric disaster preparedness and response. It highlights the need for a comprehensive approach that addresses the psychological …
Coping and Post-Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents after an Acute Onset Disaster: A Systematic Review
This review article examines how children and teens cope with stress after sudden disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. It describes that many young people face …
School Reactivation Programs After Disaster: Could Teachers Serve as Clinical Mediators?
2003
· Tel Aviv University
This article highlights the importance of mental health interventions for young victims of disasters to prevent worsening symptoms, academic decline, and low self-esteem. It emphasizes …
Helping Children and Families Deal With the Psychological Aspects of Disaster
This article discusses the impact of natural and human-caused disasters on children in the United States, highlighting the role of pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) in …
The Aftermath of Violence: Children, Disaster, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
2002
· University of Rochester
This article discusses the impact of terrorist attacks, armed conflict, and catastrophes on children's emotional well-being, emphasizing their vulnerability due to developmental factors. It highlights …
Policy and Administrative Issues for Large-Scale Clinical Interventions Following Disasters
This article discusses the challenges and solutions for mental health programs for children after disasters. It highlights issues like funding, administration, treatment choices, and training. …
Universal Preventive Interventions for Children in the Context of Disasters and Terrorism
This article reviews ways to help children before and after disasters or terrorism. It describes how services are organized to support kids in general, focusing …
Coping Strategies and Psychological Maladjustment/Adjustment: A Meta-Analytic Approach with Children and Adolescents Exposed to Natural Disasters
2023
· University of Verona,
· Macquarie University
This article examines how children and teens cope with natural disasters. It describes two meta-analyses that explore the link between coping strategies and psychological outcomes, …
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 …