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.
Addressing Health-Care Disparities in Pediatric Disaster Planning: A Qualitative Study
2023
· Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM),
· University of California San Francisco,
· University of Southern California,
· UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
This article describes a study on health-care disparities in pediatric disaster planning. The Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Medicine (WRAP-EM) explored how these disparities …
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Going Viral: Adapting to Pediatric Surge During the H1N1 Pandemic
2013
· Boston Children's Hospital,
· Harvard Medical School,
· Children's National Hospital,
· George Washington University,
· University of Michigan,
· University of Pittsburgh,
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· University of Southern California,
· Yale University
This study evaluated hospital and emergency department (ED) pediatric surge strategies and compliance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines during the 2009 …
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, …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Mixed-Methods Pilot Study: Disaster Preparedness of Families With Children Followed in an Intestinal Rehabilitation Clinic
This study looks at how prepared families with children in an intestinal rehabilitation clinic are for disasters. It describes that many of these families do …
Can a Pediatric Trauma Center Improve the Response to a Mass Casualty Incident?
This article explores how a pediatric trauma center (PTC) can improve responses to mass casualty incidents. It describes the differences between adult and child disaster …
Willingness to Respond in a Disaster: A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner National Survey
This study examines factors influencing pediatric nurse practitioners' (PNPs) likelihood to report to work during disasters. A national survey analyzed demographics, preparedness plans, training, and …
Use of an Emergency Medical Pictorial Communication Book During Simulated Disaster Conditions
This article describes a study on using an emergency medical pictorial communication book during disasters. It highlights how language barriers can slow down patient assessment …