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.
Readiness for and Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 Among Pediatric Healthcare Providers: The Role of Simulation for Pandemics and Other Disasters
2021
· Medical University of Vienna,
· University of Tübingen,
· University of Bern,
· Medical University of Graz
This study looked at pediatric healthcare providers' preparation efforts in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. A global survey was conducted among pediatric simulation community members …
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Civilian Hospital Response to a Mass Casualty Event: The Role of the Intensive Care Unit
This article examines the response of Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem to terrorist multiple- or mass-casualty events between 1983 and 2004. The study focuses …
Decontamination Effectiveness and the Necessity of Innovation in a Large-Scale Disaster Simulation
This article is about decontamination during large-scale disasters like chemical or nuclear events. It describes a study using a liquid-based contaminant to test how well …
The Covid-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned for Sustained Trauma Preparedness and Responses
2021
· University of Washington
This report examined how trauma care preparedness and response was sustained in a Level-1 adult and pediatric trauma center in Washington State during the initial …
Psychosocial Response in Emergency Situations--The Nurse's Role
2007
· University of Auckland
This article explains the important role nurses play in helping people recover emotionally after emergencies. It describes how nurses need special skills and knowledge to …
Educational Needs and Disaster Response Readiness: A Cross-Sectional Study of Clinical Nurses
2021
· Chung-Ang University,
· Asan Medical Center
This study analyzed the educational needs and disaster response readiness of 260 clinical nurses in Korea in 2019. Factors influencing readiness included years of experience, …
JumpSTART Triage Protocol in Disaster Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Literature Review
This review article looks at the JumpSTART Triage Protocol used for children in disaster situations. It describes how JumpSTART is a tool to quickly decide …
Inter-Rater Reliability and Agreement Among Mass-Casualty Incident Algorithms Using a Pediatric Trauma Dataset: A Pilot Study
2022
· Children's Minnesota
This article discusses the comparison of inter-rater reliability and agreement among five mass-casualty incident (MCI) triage algorithms used in the pediatric population. The study utilized …
NICU Disaster Preparedness: Were We Ready for COVID-19?
2020
· Texas Christian University
This 3-page article discusses neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) disaster preparedness, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the importance of specialized preparedness …
Barriers and Opportunities for the MCH Workforce to Support Hurricane Preparedness, Response, and Recovery in Florida
2022
· University of South Florida
This article discusses the challenges and opportunities for the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) workforce in Florida to help with hurricane preparedness, response, and recovery. …