Qualitative Methods in the Development of a National Child and Family Disaster Mental Health Research Training Program

• 2009

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• Carla Maida; Alan Steinberg; Sandra Kaplan; Melissa Brymer; Andrew Kurklinsky; Betty Pfefferbaum
PMID: 20437845

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Conducting research in the aftermath of disasters presents challenges due to chaotic conditions, ethical concerns, and limited resources. The focus is on understanding the impact of disasters on children, families, and communities to enhance services and policies. However, the current research on children and disasters is insufficient for effective psychosocial interventions and resource allocation. To address this, the Child & Family Disaster Research Training & Education program offers mental health research training. The program includes a modular disaster research curriculum developed by a national faculty, covering various aspects from basic concepts to ethical issues. Focus groups were conducted to tailor the training to participants' needs and refine the curriculum.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audience: Behavioral Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Community Mental Health Services; Crisis Intervention; Curriculum; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Emergency Services, Psychiatric; Family; Focus Groups; Health Plan Implementation; Health Services Research; Inservice Training; Mental Health; Primary Health Care; Research; Research Design; Resource Allocation; Needs Assessment; Adaptation, Psychological; Qualitative Research

Institutions: University of California, Los Angeles

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