Promoting Disaster Preparedness for Children with Special Healthcare Needs: A Scoping Review

• 2022

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• Maya Newman; Carl Froilan Leochico
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joclim.2022.100145

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This article reviews how to prepare children with special healthcare needs for disasters. It describes that these children are at higher risk during emergencies and often lack proper plans or supplies. The study found that simple, low-cost educational tools can help families become better prepared. It also highlights the importance of having a care coordinator to improve services after disasters, like Hurricane Katrina. The review suggests more research is needed on specific disaster types and in countries with fewer resources to help these vulnerable groups stay safe during emergencies.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Disabled Children; Vulnerable Populations; Health Services for Persons with Disabilities

Institutions: Seattle Children's Hospital; University of Washington; St. Luke's Medical Center Quezon City; University of the Philippines Manila

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