Home-Based Emergency Preparedness for Families of Children and Youth With Special Healthcare Needs: A Scoping Review

• 2023

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• Jennifer Griffin; Thomas Hipper; Esther Chernak; Priyatham Kurapati; Jennifer Lege-Matsuura; Leah Popek
PMID: 37195729DOI: https://doi.org/10.1089/hs.2022.0119

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This scoping review found 22 relevant articles focusing on home-based preparedness for families of children and youth with special healthcare needs. Different approaches were used to improve emergency preparedness, such as training sessions, simulated crises, and provision of emergency kits. Studies showed that caregivers felt underprepared but benefited from training in terms of self-efficacy, skills, and health outcomes for the children. More research is needed to compare interventions and assess their long-term impact on a larger scale. It is recommended to integrate preparedness training into routine care and transitions from hospital to home.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Infrastructure Failure; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Civil Defense; Delivery of Health Care; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Home Care Services; Family Health; Emergencies

Institutions: Drexel University

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