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.
"I Believe This Team Will Change How Society Views Youth in Disasters": The EnRiCH Youth Research Team: A Youth-Led Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Program in Ottawa, Canada
This article describes the implementation process related to the EnRiCH Research Lab in Ottawa-Gatineau, a program for youth to engage in disaster risk reduction (DRR). …
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COVID-19 Preparedness - A Survey Among Neonatal Care Providers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
2021
· The Arctic University of Norway,
· Stanford University,
· California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative,
· Policlinico of Milan,
· University of Oxford,
· University of Vermont,
· Sanatorios de la Trinidad
This study assessed neonatal care providers' preparedness during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on a survey conducted in 69 low- and middle-income countries. Results showed challenges …
Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf Oil Spill: Lessons Learned About Short-Term and Long-Term Effects
This article describes the impact of Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf Oil Spill on families, especially those with fewer resources. It highlights how these disasters …
Are Commercial Complementary Food Distributions to Refugees and Migrants in Europe Conforming to International Policies and Guidelines on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies?
The article looks at how commercial complementary foods were given to refugees and migrants in Europe during 2015. It describes that these food distributions often …
Effect of Natural Disaster-Related Prenatal Maternal Stress on Child Development and Health: A Meta-Analytic Review
This review examines how stress from natural disasters during pregnancy affects children's development and health. It describes that such stress can lead to problems like …
Coping and Post-Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents after an Acute Onset Disaster: A Systematic Review
This review article examines how children and teens cope with stress after sudden disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. It describes that many young people face …
A Simplified Fluid Resuscitation Formula for Burns in Mass Casualty Scenarios: Analysis of the Consensus Recommendation From the WHO Emergency Medical Teams Technical Working Group on Burns
2021
· Sheba Medical Center,
· Percy Military Teaching Hospital,
· Val-de-Grâce Military Medical Academy,
· Swansea University,
· International Network for Training, Education and Research in Burns,
· The University of Manchester,
· Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
· Respond Global,
· Ministry of Internal Affairs (Romania),
· Tel Aviv University,
· University of Notre Dame, Western Australia,
· University of Tasmania
This article describes a new, simple formula for giving fluids to burn victims in mass casualty events. This formula was recommended by the WHO Emergency …
Needs of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Geographic Location of Emergency Shelters Suitable for Vulnerable People During a Tsunami
2021
· Kanazawa Medical University
This article focuses on the needs of children with neurodevelopmental disorders during emergencies like tsunamis. It describes how these children require special care and attention …
Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Disaster Management
2021
· YB Ophthalmic Clinic,
· Inje University
The article is about making sure children with disabilities are included in disaster plans. It describes how these children often face extra challenges during emergencies, …
MacKillop Family Services' Family Preservation and Reunification Response for Vulnerable Families -- Protocol for an Effectiveness-Implementation Study
2021
· Monash University,
· MacKillop Family Services
This protocol paper outlines an evaluation of the Victorian Family Preservation and Reunification Response by MacKillop Family Services. The study aims to assess the program's …