Pediatric Disaster Research Literature Review
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.
Children and Adolescents with Disabilities and Exposure to Disasters, Terrorism, and the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review
This review examines the impact of disasters and terrorism on children (ages 0-17) with disabilities and their families, as well as the effects of the …
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The Preparedness of Schools to Respond to Emergencies in Children: A National Survey of School Nurses
This article discusses the importance of schools being prepared to handle pediatric emergencies by establishing emergency-response plans and training staff and students in first aid …
Hospital Planning for Acts of Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies Involving Children
This article discusses the impact of terrorist attacks on healthcare workers, particularly in the context of mass casualty terrorism involving biological, chemical, nuclear, and thermomechanical …
Disaster Modeling: Medication Resources Required for Disaster Team Response
2005
· Wayne State University
This article discusses the importance of accurate and advanced planning for medical and non-medical supplies needed by disaster response teams. It emphasizes the need for …
Practical Considerations for Providing Pediatric Care in a Mass Casualty Incident
2005
· Duke University
This article discusses the importance of considering the unique physiologic and developmental characteristics of children in pediatric care during mass casualty incidents (MCIs). It highlights …
Emergency Medical Services for Children: Office Emergency and Disaster Readiness
This 4-page special issue article looks at the role of the pediatrician in preparation for office emergencies and local disasters. During office emergencies, focus is …
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Support Programs Following Natural Disasters - A Scoping Review of Emerging Evidence
2021
· University of Melbourne,
· Deakin University,
· American University,
· National Bureau of Economic Research,
· Institute of Labor Economics (IZA),
· The University of Queensland
This review examined recent evidence on psychosocial support programs for children and adolescents affected by natural disasters. School-based programs led by trained professionals show positive …
Can We Mitigate the Effect of Natural Disasters on Child Health? Evidence from the Indian Ocean Tsunami in Indonesia
2021
· University College London,
· Advisory Board,
· University of Bern
This study examines the impact of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami on child health in Aceh, Indonesia. It describes how researchers used data from over …
Health Care Workers' Ability and Willingness to Report to Duty During Catastrophic Disasters
2005
· Columbia University
The article explores how health care workers in New York City respond to catastrophic disasters. It describes a survey of 6,428 workers from 47 facilities …
Effects of the August 2003 Blackout on the New York City Healthcare Delivery System: A Lesson for Disaster Preparedness
2005
· Montefiore Medical Center
This article examines the impact of the largest power failure in history on New York City's healthcare system following the blackout in 2003. The study …