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.
Establishing a Hospital Response Network Among Children’s Hospitals
2017
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital,
· Northwestern University
This article discusses the importance of establishing a collaborative response network among children's hospitals where they can share best practices, enhance preparedness for high-consequence pathogens, …
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Addressing Children's Needs in Disasters: A Regional Pediatric Tabletop Exercise
2018
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center,
· University of Southern California,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This study assessed the impact of a tabletop exercise on pediatric preparedness during public health emergencies. 22 people participated in the exercise: 12 pediatricians and …
The Disaster Information Needs of Families of Children With Special Healthcare Needs: A Scoping Review
This review assessed evidence for the best ways to meet the disaster information needs of families whose children require special healthcare. The studies show a …
Planning for Research on Children During Public Health Emergencies
2016
· University of Pennsylvania,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
This article discusses the risks and benefits of conducting research on children during public health emergencies (PHEs) and outlines the components needed for a pediatric-focused …
School District Crisis Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Plans — United States, 2006, 2012, and 2016
This report examines data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) via a national survey conducted periodically to evaluate school health policies …
School District Crisis Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Plans — United States, 2012
This article discusses the importance of school-based all-hazards response plans for children during natural disasters, infectious diseases, and terrorism. Schools play a crucial role in …
Experimental Studies on Performance of Ventilators Stored in the Strategic National Stockpile
This study involved the collaboration of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in testing the reliability of …
Public Response to Community Mitigation Measures for Pandemic Influenza
2008
· Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This article reports the findings of a national survey on public response to community mitigation interventions for a severe pandemic influenza outbreak. The survey indicates …
The Role of Public Health in Mental and Behavioral Health in Children and Families Following Disasters
2009
· University of Washington,
· University of Oklahoma,
· Fielding Graduate University,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This article explores the impact of mass disasters and terrorist attacks on the mental and behavioral health of children and youth. It identifies the key …
Building Children's Preparedness Capacity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention One Event at a Time, 2009-2018
This 3-page editorial is based on "Caring for Children in Disaster Response: Building the Link Between Developmental Pediatrics and Infectious Disease One Event at a …