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.
Training Needs of Pediatricians Facing the Environmental Health and Bioterrorism Consequences of September 11th
This article discusses the impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on child health professionals in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. It highlights …
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Epidemiology of Pandemic Influenza: Use of Surveillance and Modeling for Pandemic Preparedness
2006
· University of Michigan
This article is about how we can prepare for flu pandemics by using surveillance and modeling. It describes the importance of studying past pandemics to …
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 …
Exposure to Mass Disaster and Probable Panic Disorder Among Children in New York City
2021
· Columbia University,
· The City University of New York,
· New York State Psychiatric Institute,
· Yeshiva University,
· Albert Einstein College of Medicine
This study looked at the link between exposure to the 9/11 World Trade Center (WTC) terrorist attacks and panic disorder in New York City (NYC) …
A National Survey of Terrorism Preparedness Training Among Pediatric, Family Practice, and Emergency Medicine Programs
2006
· Brooke Army Medical Center
This article discusses the importance of engaging in effective emergency preparedness planning and training to address the threat of domestic terrorism. It highlights the crucial …
Avoidable Environmental Disasters and Infant Health: Evidence From a Mining Dam Collapse in Brazil
2020
· Universidade Federal de Pernambuco,
· Fundação Getulio Vargas,
· Institute for Applied Economic Research
This study is about a mining dam collapse in Brazil and its impact on infant health. It describes how the disaster, caused by poor regulation, …
Disruption of Child Environments and Its Psychological Consequences After the Fukushima Disaster: A Narrative Review Based on the Ecological Systems Model
2021
· Fukushima Medical University
This review examines the impact of the 2011 Fukushima disaster on children's mental health. It describes how disruptions in family and peer environments, due to …
Disaster Management and School Nutrition: A Qualitative Study of Emergency Feeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study explored the experiences of school nutrition employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on their responses based on the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk …
Critical Concepts for Children in Disasters Identified by Hands-On Professionals: Summary of Issues Demanding Solutions Before the Next One
This article discusses the experiences of pediatricians and caregivers during Hurricane Katrina, highlighting key lessons for disaster planning. It emphasizes the importance of addressing children's …
A Critical Concern: Pediatrician Self-Care After Disasters
The article discusses the shift in healthcare from emergency to primary care in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, highlighting the toll disasters take on both …