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.
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. …
The article is about how prepared families are for disasters, especially those with children who have heart conditions or special healthcare needs. It describes a …
The article discusses children's reactions to disasters and the factors influencing them, emphasizing the system of care for child disaster mental health services. It highlights …
This article discusses the unique challenges and strategies involved in preparing for an influenza pandemic with a focus on children. It emphasizes the importance of …
This article explores how disasters affect children and families. It describes the emotional and behavioral impacts on kids, noting that family dynamics play a crucial …