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.
Are Tertiary Care Paediatricians Prepared for Disaster Situations?
2016
· ZNA Stuivenberg,
· Ghent University Hospital,
· University of Leuven
This article discusses a study on how well pediatricians in specialized hospitals are prepared for disasters. The survey found that only 35% had disaster training, …
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On Shaky Ground: Learner Response and Confidence After Tabletop Earthquake Simulation
2016
· Children's Hospital Los Angeles,
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Medical University of South Carolina,
· University of California, Los Angeles,
· Yale University
This study explores how a tabletop earthquake simulation affects pediatric residents' confidence in managing earthquake victims. Residents from four programs took part, and their confidence …
Disaster Risk Education of Final Year High School Students Requires a Partnership with Families and Charity Organizations: An International Cross-sectional Survey
This article discusses how final year high school students learn about disaster risks. It describes the need for schools to work with families and charity …
Use of Simulation to Gauge Preparedness for Ebola at a Free-Standing Children’s Hospital
2016
· Akron Children's Hospital
This article discusses the response to an Ebola exposure incident in Akron, OH in 2014. The local public health agencies and health care organization's rapid …
Planning for Disasters Involving Children in Australia: A Practical Guide
2016
· The Royal Children's Hospital,
· University of Melbourne,
· Murdoch Children's Research Institute,
· Queensland Children's Hospital
This article discusses the vulnerability of children in disaster events compared to adults, emphasizing the lack of pediatric-specific disaster preparedness in Australia despite children making …
Public Disaster Communication and Child and Family Disaster Mental Health: A Review of Theoretical Frameworks and Empirical Evidence
2016
· University of Missouri
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 …
Low Compliance of Urgent Care Centers in the United States With Recommendations for Office-Based Disaster Preparedness
2016
· Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital,
· Penn State Hershey Medical Center,
· Penn State Health Children's Hospital
The article assesses the level of disaster preparedness in urgent care centers across the United States. A questionnaire was distributed to center administrators to gather …
Effects of Displacement in Children Exposed to Disasters
2016
· University of Oklahoma,
· University of Missouri
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 …
Are Pediatric Emergency Physicians More Knowledgeable and Confident to Respond to a Pediatric Disaster after an Experiential Learning Experience?
2016
· McGill University
This article discusses a simulation-based workshop conducted for advanced learners in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, critical care, and pediatric surgery. The workshop aimed to assess the …
Prevention of Post-Disaster Sequelae Through Efficient Communication Planning: Analysis of Information-Seeking Behaviours in Montana and Alabama
2016
· Kent State University
The article discusses the investigation of information sources in disaster preparedness using a social-ecological theoretical framework. It aims to analyze information-seeking behavior during emergencies and …