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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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 …
Disaster Planning for Schools
This article emphasizes the importance of community awareness regarding the school district's disaster plan to ensure the safety of school-aged children during crises. It highlights …
US Civilian Smallpox Preparedness and Response Program, 2003
This article discusses the US Civilian Smallpox Preparedness and Response Program in 2003, which aimed to prepare for a possible smallpox outbreak. It describes how …
Strategic National Stockpile: Overview and Ventilator Assets
The article discusses the importance of the Strategic National Stockpile in providing critical medical assets during national emergencies. It highlights the inclusion of portable ventilators …
Perinatal Nursing in Uncertain Times: The Katrina Effect
This article explores the shared experiences of perinatal nurses who provided care in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Through in-depth interviews, nurses reflected on themes …
Neonatal Nursing Care Issues Following a Natural Disaster: Lessons Learned from the Katrina Experience
This article discusses the lessons learned by neonatal nurses from a massive evacuation of sick and at-risk infants in a metropolitan area after a natural …
Research with Children Exposed to Disasters
2008
· University of Oklahoma
The article discusses the challenges in conducting child disaster research, highlighting logistical issues and shortcomings in current research methodologies. It points out the tendency to …
When the Levee Breaks: Treating Adolescents and Families in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
2008
· University of Miami
The article is about helping teens and families after Hurricane Katrina. It describes how the storm caused stress, trauma, and substance abuse problems for many …
Chemical Exposure Preparedness for Emergency Departments in a Midwestern City
2008
· OhioHealth System
This article examines the readiness of hospitals in a large Midwestern city to treat 50 patients exposed to terrorist chemical agents or industrial chemicals. Surveys …