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.
Barriers and Challenges of Infant Feeding in Disasters in Middle- and High-Income Countries
2021
· Johns Hopkins University,
· Save the Children
This study reviewed challenges faced by disaster responders and mothers in middle/high-income countries (MICs/HICs) regarding infant feeding during disasters, particularly in disaster and conflict situations, …
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Absence of Detectable Radionuclides in Breast Milk in Sendai, Japan in 2012 Even by High-Sensitivity Determination: Estimated Dose Among Infants After the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
2021
· Kyoto University,
· Universitas Islam Indonesia,
· Daiichi University of Pharmacy,
· Assiut University
This article is about a study in Sendai, Japan, in 2012 after the Fukushima nuclear disaster. It describes how scientists checked breast milk for harmful …
Disaster Preparedness for Charge Nurses: A Program Evaluation
This article evaluated a disaster preparedness program for charge nurses in a large pediatric hospital. A task force standardized disaster response procedures and developed a …
Readiness for and Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 Among Pediatric Healthcare Providers: The Role of Simulation for Pandemics and Other Disasters
2021
· Medical University of Vienna,
· University of Tübingen,
· University of Bern,
· Medical University of Graz
This study looked at pediatric healthcare providers' preparation efforts in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. A global survey was conducted among pediatric simulation community members …
Decontamination Effectiveness and the Necessity of Innovation in a Large-Scale Disaster Simulation
This article is about decontamination during large-scale disasters like chemical or nuclear events. It describes a study using a liquid-based contaminant to test how well …
The Covid-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned for Sustained Trauma Preparedness and Responses
2021
· University of Washington
This report examined how trauma care preparedness and response was sustained in a Level-1 adult and pediatric trauma center in Washington State during the initial …
Educational Needs and Disaster Response Readiness: A Cross-Sectional Study of Clinical Nurses
2021
· Chung-Ang University,
· Asan Medical Center
This study analyzed the educational needs and disaster response readiness of 260 clinical nurses in Korea in 2019. Factors influencing readiness included years of experience, …
A National US Survey of Pediatric Emergency Department Coronavirus Pandemic Preparedness
2021
· Yale School of Medicine,
· Yale University,
· Indiana University,
· Riley Children's Health,
· Florida Atlantic University,
· Medical University of Vienna,
· The University of Queensland
This study conducted a survey among pediatric emergency departments (PEDs) in the United States to assess their preparedness for COVID-19. 25 out of 35 departments …
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness in Canadian Family Physician Offices: A National Survey
2021
· University of Toronto,
· Western University,
· McMaster University
This 3-page research letter describes a study that surveyed family physicians in Canada to evaluate their preparedness for pediatric emergencies in outpatient offices. The survey …
Emergency and Disaster Response Strategies to Support Mother-Infant Dyads During COVID-19
2021
· Ohio University,
· Tel Aviv University
This article uses a disaster management framework to offer guidance on maternal-infant health during COVID-19. It provides the following recommendations for supporting breastfeeding during the …