A Proposed Pediatric Risk Stratification Method (PRiSM) for Disaster Preparedness

• 2020

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• Paul Patterson; Matthew Scott; Jonathan Chooey; Meagan Butsch; Rebecca Christi; Bonnie Jordan
PMID: 33270210DOI: https://doi.org/10.5055/ajdm.2020.0368

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This review examined risk stratification methodologies regarding risk and disaster preparedness in children. It identified three critical domains - medical, educational, and social - that impact a child's vulnerability during disasters. No comprehensive tool was found. The proposed pediatric risk stratification method (PRiSM) uses existing data to categorize children's risk levels. PRiSM consists of a three-digit guide to assess complex needs. This framework aims to help plan and respond better to disasters by stratifying children's risks in advance.

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Focus Areas: Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Child Welfare; Disaster Planning; Pediatrics; Risk Assessment; Vulnerable Populations

Institutions: Madigan Army Medical Center

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