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.
Terrorist Attack in Nice: The Central Role of a Children's Hospital
This article discusses the terrorist attack that occurred in Nice, France, when a lorry crashed into a crowd, killing 86 people and injuring around 500, …
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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 …
Addressing the Needs of Children With Disabilities Experiencing Disaster or Terrorism
2017
· Texas A&M University,
· Sonoma State University
This paper reviews how psychosocial factors impact children with disabilities in the face of disasters or terrorism. Adults with disabilities face more risks during disasters …
Addressing the Needs of Preschool Children in the Context of Disasters and Terrorism: Clinical Pictures and Moderating Factors
2017
· Clalit Health Services,
· Tel Aviv University,
· Reichman University,
· Yale University
This paper examines the impact of disasters and terrorism on preschool children, focusing on understanding the consequences and identifying key moderating variables that can influence …
Disaster Preparedness in French Paediatric Hospitals 2 Years After Terrorist Attacks of 2015
2018
· Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP),
· Sainte-Justine University Hospital,
· Université de Lyon
This multi-center study looks at how ready French children's hospitals were for disasters two years after the 2015 terrorist attacks. It describes a survey sent …
Addressing the Needs of Preschool Children in the Context of Disasters and Terrorism: Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention
2017
· Reichman University,
· Clalit Health Services,
· Tel Aviv University,
· Yale University
This paper reviews the research literature on the needs of preschoolers in disasters and terrorism. It aims to understand existing methods for assessment, prevention, and …
When the Levee Breaks: Treating Adolescents and Families in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
2008
· University of Miami
The article is about helping teens and families after Hurricane Katrina. It describes how the storm caused stress, trauma, and substance abuse problems for many …
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 …
Perceived Barriers of Non-U.S. Healthcare Providers to Responding During Mass Casualty Incidents
2009
· Loma Linda University
This study explores the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare providers in various countries regarding their ability and willingness to respond to mass casualty incidents (MCIs). …
Design and Evaluation of a Disaster Preparedness Logistics Tool
This article outlines the development and testing of the Pediatric Emergency Decision Support System (PEDSS), a dynamic tool designed for pediatric victim disaster planning. The …