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.
Extending the Reach of Pediatric Emergency Preparedness: A Virtual Tabletop Exercise Targeting Children’s Needs
2019
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· University of Minnesota,
· University of Southern California
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Virtual Tabletop Exercise (VTTX) in improving emergency preparedness for children among pediatricians and public health practitioners. The VTTX, …
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Paediatric Patients in Mass Casualty Incidents: A Comprehensive Review and Call to Action
2022
· University of Southern California,
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Washington University in St. Louis,
· Texas Tech University,
· University of Texas Southwestern,
· University of Minnesota,
· University of Pennsylvania,
· University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
This review article examines how children are affected in mass casualty incidents (MCIs) and highlights the need for special care due to their unique needs. …
Measuring the Impact of Disasters Using Publicly Available Data: Application to Hurricane Sandy (2012)
2017
· University of Minnesota,
· The City University of New York,
· Hofstra University,
· Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
This study explores how researchers used publicly available data to study the health impacts of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. By analyzing hospital admissions and other …
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 …
Disaster Behavioral Health Capacity: Findings From a Multistate Preparedness Assessment
The article describes a study on disaster behavioral health in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. It found that there is a need for better training …
Maternal and Newborn Care During Disasters: Thinking Outside The Hospital Paradigm
2008
· University of Minnesota
This article discusses the need for a shift in healthcare practices during emergencies to ensure continued care for pregnant women and newborns. It emphasizes the …
How to Vaccinate 30,000 People in Three Days: Realities of Outbreak Management
2001
· University of Minnesota
This article describes how to quickly vaccinate 30,000 people in just three days during an outbreak. It explains the challenges and strategies used to manage …