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.
Preparedness Perceptions, Sociodemographic Characteristics, and Level of Household Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2006-2010
2015
· University of Miami,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Johns Hopkins University,
· U.S. Public Health Service
This article discusses a study on how prepared households are for emergencies. The study used data from 14 states between 2006 and 2010. It found …
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Paediatric Patients in Mass Casualty Incidents: A Comprehensive Review and Call to Action
2022
· University of Southern California,
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Washington University in St. Louis,
· Texas Tech University,
· University of Texas Southwestern,
· University of Minnesota,
· University of Pennsylvania,
· University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
This review article examines how children are affected in mass casualty incidents (MCIs) and highlights the need for special care due to their unique needs. …
Effect of Reverse Triage on Creation of Surge Capacity in a Pediatric Hospital
2017
· Johns Hopkins University
This study looks at how pediatric hospitals can handle a sudden increase in patients during disasters. It describes using "reverse triage," where low-risk patients are …
Utilization of Formal Health Services for Children Aged 1–5 in Aceh After the 2004 Tsunami: Which Children Did Not Receive the Health Care They Needed? Implications for Other Natural Disaster Relief Efforts
2014
· World Bank Group,
· Johns Hopkins University
This article describes how children aged 1–5 in Aceh, Indonesia struggled to get health care after the 2004 tsunami. Many kids did not receive the …
Pediatric Emergency Care in Disaster-Affected Areas: A Firsthand Perspective after Typhoons Bopha and Haiyan in the Philippines
2017
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Sinai Hospital Lifebridge Health,
· Jamaica Hospital Medical Center,
· Davao Medical School Foundation
This article discusses the epidemiology and disease trends during disasters, focusing on pediatric care in harsh post-disaster environments. Drawing from experiences during Typhoon Bopha and …
Impact of a Predefined Hospital Mass Casualty Response Plan in a Limited Resource Setting with No Pre-Hospital Care System
2015
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Aga Khan University
This article describes how a hospital in South Asia handled a mass casualty event after a car bomb explosion. With no pre-hospital care system, the …
Chemical and Biological Threats: Guidance for Breastfeeding Women, Infants, and Young Children
2024
· Johns Hopkins University
This article highlights the need for guidance on breastfeeding safety after chemical or biological weapon exposure, particularly for women and children in conflict zones. Despite …
Satisfaction With the Humanitarian Response to the 2010 Pakistan Floods: A Call for Increased Accountability to Beneficiaries
2013
· Johns Hopkins University,
· ChildLife Foundation
This article examines how people felt about the help they got after the 2010 Pakistan floods. It describes a survey of 1,800 households and finds …
The Injury Burden of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake: A Stratified Cluster Survey
2013
· Johns Hopkins University
This article describes the injury impact of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. A survey was conducted in January 2011 to estimate injury rates and medical needs …
Legal Issues Affecting Children With Preexisting Conditions During Public Health Emergencies
2013
· Johns Hopkins University
This article describes the legal challenges faced by children with preexisting health conditions during public health emergencies. It highlights issues like disrupted treatments and separation …