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.
Exposure to Hurricane Katrina, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Birth Outcomes
This article examines the impact of Hurricane Katrina on pregnancy outcomes, focusing on mental health and birth outcomes of women exposed to the disaster. Data …
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A Pediatric Telemedicine Response to a Natural Disaster
2020
· Nemours Children's Health,
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· University of Central Florida
This study analyzed pediatric telemedicine services provided by Nemours CareConnect (NCC) when Hurricane Irma hit Florida in 2017. They conducted 262 telemedicine visits from September …
"I Believe This Team Will Change How Society Views Youth in Disasters": The EnRiCH Youth Research Team: A Youth-Led Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Program in Ottawa, Canada
This article describes the implementation process related to the EnRiCH Research Lab in Ottawa-Gatineau, a program for youth to engage in disaster risk reduction (DRR). …
NICU Care in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: 5 Years of Changes
This article describes how neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) adapted and changed after Hurricane Katrina. It highlights the challenges faced by hospitals and medical staff …
Birth Outcomes in a Disaster Recovery Environment: New Orleans Women After Katrina
2015
· Tulane University,
· Louisiana State University (LSU) Health New Orleans,
· Loyola University New Orleans
This article examines how Hurricane Katrina affected pregnancy outcomes in New Orleans. It describes a study of 308 pregnant women interviewed 5-7 years after the …
Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf Oil Spill: Lessons Learned About Short-Term and Long-Term Effects
This article describes the impact of Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf Oil Spill on families, especially those with fewer resources. It highlights how these disasters …
Application of a Theoretical Model Toward Understanding Continued Food Insecurity Post Hurricane Katrina
2018
· D'Youville University,
· Christiana Care Health System,
· University of Delaware,
· New York University
Disaster recovery aims to provide basic needs like food, water, and shelter to survivors, but after the initial phase, some individuals may still face food …
Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Healthcare Delivery for New Orleans Patients, 2005-2014
2018
· Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center,
· Louisiana State University (LSU) Health New Orleans,
· Children's Hospital New Orleans,
· Xavier University of Louisiana
This study involved a survey of patients/parents at Children's Hospital of New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina to identify barriers in caring for hematology/oncology patients., such as …
Planning for Food Access During Emergencies: Missed Meals in Philadelphia
2019
· University of Pennsylvania
This study projected the impact of minor disruptions on food access for low-income households in Philadelphia. It found that short school closures could lead to …
Effect of Natural Disaster-Related Prenatal Maternal Stress on Child Development and Health: A Meta-Analytic Review
This review examines how stress from natural disasters during pregnancy affects children's development and health. It describes that such stress can lead to problems like …