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.
School-Based Disaster Recovery: Promotion of Children’s Mental Health Over the Long Haul
2017
· University of Massachusetts,
· Harvard University,
· Universidad de Concepcion,
· Boston Children's Hospital
The article discusses the impact of the 2010 earthquake and tsunamis on Dichato, Chile, where 80% of the town was destroyed, displacing 400 families for …
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Qualitative Methods in the Development of a National Child and Family Disaster Mental Health Research Training Program
Conducting research in the aftermath of disasters presents challenges due to chaotic conditions, ethical concerns, and limited resources. The focus is on understanding the impact …
Disaster Exposure and Mental Health Among Puerto Rican Youths After Hurricane Maria
This study examined the mental health of youths in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in 2017, which caused massive damage and mortality. A survey was …
Supportive Relationships in Children and Adolescents Facing Political Violence and Mass Disasters
This review examines the impact of social support on youths exposed to political violence and disasters. It discusses how these events affect mental and physical …
A Randomised Comparison of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) in Disaster-Exposed Children
2011
· GGZ Rivierduinen,
· Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute,
· Leiden University Medical Centre,
· GGNet,
· TNO Quality of Life,
· University of Amsterdam,
· Vrije Universiteit
This study compared the effectiveness and efficiency of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for children after a large fireworks …
A Stepped-Care Model of Post-Disaster Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Provision
2014
· The University of Queensland
This article critiques traditional and existing child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) models of care and their capacity to deal with post-disaster surge, finding …
Building Integrated Mental Health and Medical Programs for Vulnerable Populations Post-Disaster: Connecting Children and Families to a Medical Home
2008
· Columbia University
This article examines the post-Hurricane Katrina challenges in New Orleans, focusing on healthcare infrastructure destruction, FEMA trailer park conditions, and health issues among the displaced. …
The Relationship Between Physical and Mental Health Outcomes in Children Exposed to Disasters
This review discusses how disaster exposure affects the physical and mental health of children, highlighting risk and protective factors. Studies show that disasters can impact …
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Amidst Emergencies and Disasters
This article focuses on the mental health of children and teens during emergencies and disasters. It describes how their mental well-being can be heavily impacted …
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 …