Pediatric Issues in Disaster Preparedness: Meeting the Educational Needs of Nurses - Are We There Yet?

• 2008

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• Lori Fox; Nathan Timm
PMID: 18339341DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2007.12.008

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This article highlights the vulnerability of children during disasters due to their unique needs. It discusses a pediatric disaster preparedness program introduced to pediatric nurses at an urban Level 1 trauma center. Initial survey results showed a lack of awareness among participants regarding pediatric issues. The program successfully increased awareness, but retention levels dropped after two years. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of integrating pediatric disaster preparedness training into the regular hospital nursing curriculum to better address the specific needs of children in emergencies.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Nurses

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Attitude of Health Personnel; Clinical Competence; Curriculum; Disaster Planning; Education, Nursing; Follow-Up Studies; Health Services Needs and Demand; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Nurses; Nursing Education Research; Nursing Staff, Hospital; Ohio; Pediatric Nursing; Pediatrics; Program Development; Program Evaluation; Trauma Centers; Bioterrorism; Surveys and Questionnaires

Institutions: MetroHealth Medical Center

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