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.
Effects of Displacement in Children Exposed to Disasters
2016
· University of Oklahoma,
· University of Missouri
The article reviews how displacement affects children exposed to disasters. It describes the emotional and behavioral impacts on kids, including changes in school performance and …
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“That Was the Last Time I Saw My House”: The Importance of Place Attachment Among Children and Youth in Disaster Contexts
2016
· Royal Roads University
This article delves into the significance of place attachment for young individuals in the face of disasters. By integrating community disaster risk reduction and resilience …
Are Pediatric Emergency Physicians More Knowledgeable and Confident to Respond to a Pediatric Disaster after an Experiential Learning Experience?
2016
· McGill University
This article discusses a simulation-based workshop conducted for advanced learners in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, critical care, and pediatric surgery. The workshop aimed to assess the …
Prevention of Post-Disaster Sequelae Through Efficient Communication Planning: Analysis of Information-Seeking Behaviours in Montana and Alabama
2016
· Kent State University
The article discusses the investigation of information sources in disaster preparedness using a social-ecological theoretical framework. It aims to analyze information-seeking behavior during emergencies and …
Mass Transfer of Pediatric Tertiary Care Hospital Inpatients to a New Location in Under 12 Hours: Lessons Learned and Implications for Disaster Preparedness
This article reports on a large-scale rapid transportation of hospitalized children, focusing on elements relevant to disaster events. The study involved relocating the pediatric inpatient …
Disaster Olympix: A Unique Nursing Emergency Preparedness Exercise
This article highlights the ongoing issue of healthcare organizations being unprepared for disasters despite increased training and funding. It discusses the importance of nontraditional approaches …
Pandemic Influenza and Pediatric Intensive Care
This article assesses the preparedness planning for an influenza pandemic by modeling pediatric surge capacity in healthcare facilities and pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) over …
The Effect of Different Educational Interventions on Schoolchildren's Knowledge of Earthquake Protective Behaviour in Israel
2010
· Home Front Command,
· Ben-Gurion University of the Negev,
· The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The study looks at how different teaching methods help Israeli schoolchildren learn what to do during an earthquake. It describes three types of lessons: lectures, …
Home Educating in an Extended Family Culture and Aging Society May Fare Best During a Pandemic
The article discusses the potential impact of an epidemic outbreak in large cities with efficient transportation networks. It highlights how pathogens could spread rapidly through …
Parental Exposure to Mass Violence and Child Mental Health: The First Responder and WTC Evacuee Study
2009
· Columbia University,
· Tel Aviv University
This article explores the impact of mass violence on children, particularly focusing on the reactions of children whose parents were exposed to events like the …