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.
Preventing Unintentional Pediatric Injuries at Evacuation Centers
2009
· Children's National Hospital
This article is about preventing injuries to children aged 1 to 14 at evacuation centers during natural disasters. It describes how injury is a leading …
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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 …
Disaster Preparedness in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
This article examines the level of emergency preparedness among families caring for children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. A study conducted at Texas Children's Hospital …
Cross-Sectional Survey Methods to Assess Retrospectively Mortality in Humanitarian Emergencies
This article discusses the importance of evaluating mortality rates and causes in populations, especially in humanitarian emergencies where complete vital statistics reporting may be lacking. …
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 …
Coping With War Mass Casualties in a Hospital Under Fire: The Radiology Experience
2009
· Rambam Health Care Campus
This article discusses how a hospital in Israel managed mass casualties during the Second Lebanon War in 2006. The radiology department played a key role, …
Mass Critical Care: Pediatric Considerations in Extending and Rationing Care in Public Health Emergencies
This article focuses on how to care for children during public health emergencies when resources are limited. It describes the need to prioritize lifesaving treatments …
Care for Children with Special Health Care Needs in Disasters
This article highlights the vulnerability of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) during disasters, emphasizing the importance of preparedness at all levels of healthcare …
Home Educating in an Extended Family Culture and Aging Society May Fare Best During a Pandemic
The article discusses the potential impact of an epidemic outbreak in large cities with efficient transportation networks. It highlights how pathogens could spread rapidly through …
Parental Exposure to Mass Violence and Child Mental Health: The First Responder and WTC Evacuee Study
2009
· Columbia University,
· Tel Aviv University
This article explores the impact of mass violence on children, particularly focusing on the reactions of children whose parents were exposed to events like the …