A special collection constrained to resources added as part of a scoping review that aimed to catalogue and appraise the past 20+ years of pediatric disaster medicine research. The team defined the research question, developed eligibility criteria for articles, and identified a search strategy. A comprehensive Medline search was conducted using Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) search with key words and phrases, identifying relevant articles from 2001 – May 2024. The leadership core team for the literature review is: Cullen Clark, MD; Hazel Jeong, MD; Christopher Wright, MD; Brandon Kappy, MD; Dennis Ren, MD; Elizabeth Hewett Brumberg, MD; Caroline Stephens, MD; Sarita Chung, MD; Nathan Timm, MD; Rachel Stanley, MD; Susi Miller, MLIS; Sara Helwig, MS; April Parish, BS.
This review discusses demographics, risks, programs, and training related to children who experience disasters, facing risks like medical and psychological issues. It highlights the importance …
This article discusses the vulnerability of children to psychological and behavioral difficulties post-disaster. Public child and family disaster communication serves as a tool to enhance …
The article reviews how displacement affects children exposed to disasters. It describes the emotional and behavioral impacts on kids, including changes in school performance and …
This article delves into the significance of place attachment for young individuals in the face of disasters. By integrating community disaster risk reduction and resilience …
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 …
This review article discusses the psychiatric problems experienced by children following disasters, exploring the nature, management options, and the process for organizing psychological interventions. The …
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 …
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 …
This study aimed to understand how the community coped post-disaster by examining contextual variables and coping mechanisms. Through interviews, observations, and surveys, unique coping strategies …
This article discusses the critical role of safe schools in protecting children and staff from the immediate threats and long-term impacts of disasters. Drawing on …