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.
A Pediatric-Focused Self-Assessment Tool on Vulnerabilities to Aid Regional Disaster Planning
This article discusses the development of a self-assessment tool by the Region V for Kids Center of Excellence to enhance pediatric disaster preparedness. Identifying gaps …
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Setting Research Priorities for Global Pandemic Preparedness: An International Consensus and Comparison With ChatGPT's Output
2024
· International Society of Global Health (ISoGH),
· Zhejian University School of Medicine,
· Teesside University
This article describes a study on setting research priorities for global pandemic preparedness. Experts used the CHNRI method to identify key areas like strengthening health …
Communication in Disasters to Support Families With Children With Medical Complexity and Special Healthcare Needs: A Rapid Scoping Review
2024
· University of British Columbia,
· British Columbia Children's Hospital,
· Canuck Place Children's Hospice
This article examines the challenges of supporting children with medical complexity (CMC) during disasters, as these events can disrupt essential healthcare access. Conducted in response …
Chemical and Biological Threats: Guidance for Breastfeeding Women, Infants, and Young Children
2024
· Johns Hopkins University
This article highlights the need for guidance on breastfeeding safety after chemical or biological weapon exposure, particularly for women and children in conflict zones. Despite …
Disaster Preparedness for Children With Food Allergies During the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake-Observational Study
2024
· Fukuda Hospital,
· Kumamoto University
This article investigates the challenges faced by children with food allergies (FA) during the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake. A survey of 59 children with FA revealed …
The Jerusalem Tribune Collapse Incident: Challenges in the Management of a Pediatric Mass Casualty Incident
This article examines the management of pediatric casualties following a mass casualty incident during the 2021 Shavuot holiday in Israel, where a collapse at a …
Prehospital Mass Casualty Incident Triage Simulation Builds Knowledge and Confidence in Medical Trainees
This article explores the impact of prehospital Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) triage simulation on medical students, residents, and fellows. The study aims to evaluate the …
Adolescent Mental Distress in the Wake of Climate Disasters
2024
· Drexel University
This article examines the impact of exposure to climate-related disasters on adolescent mental distress. Using data from over 38,000 high school students in 22 urban …
Perspectives on Emergency Preparedness Among Indigenous Pacific People in Hawaii: A Qualitative Study
2024
· University of Hawaii at Manoa,
· University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,
· Kalihi-Palama Health Center
This article presents a qualitative study focusing on household emergency preparedness (EP) among Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Filipino parents in Hawaii. Conducted through interviews …
Emergency Preparedness Drills for Active and Mass Shootings in Schools
2024
· Rockefeller Institute of Government,
· University of Massachusetts Lowell,
· University at Buffalo
The article reviews emergency drills in schools for active and mass shootings. It describes how different types of drills, like lockdowns and active shooter drills, …