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.
30 Years After the Chernobyl Nuclear Accident: Time for Reflection and Re-evaluation of Current Disaster Preparedness Plans
This article discusses the health effects 30 years after the Chernobyl nuclear accident. Cleanup workers faced higher risks of leukemia, heart disease, and cataracts. Children …
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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 …
The Value of Functional Exercise in Pediatric Mass- Casualty Incident Training
The article describes the benefits of using functional exercises (FE) for training hospital staff in Taiwan to handle pediatric mass-casualty incidents. It explains that full-scale …
Emergency Logistics in a Large-Scale Disaster Context: Achievements and Challenges
This review article looks at how emergency logistics work during big disasters. It describes the successes and problems faced when getting supplies to people in …
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 …
Current Status and Challenges of Safety Education for Children, Including Those Requiring Medical Care, in Japanese General Schools: Focusing on Disasters
2020
· Kunitachi College of Music
This article describes the current state and challenges of safety education for children in Japanese schools, including those who need medical care. It focuses on …
Learning from Wildfire Disaster Experience in California NICUs
2020
· Stanford University
This study examined how hospitals in California, especially neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), learn from wildfires. It describes the challenges these units face during such …
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 …
The Aftermath of Violence: Children, Disaster, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
2002
· University of Rochester
This article discusses the impact of terrorist attacks, armed conflict, and catastrophes on children's emotional well-being, emphasizing their vulnerability due to developmental factors. It highlights …