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Consensus Statement on Pediatric Disaster Medicine Research Priorities

Yae Sul Jeong1,2, Cullen Clark1,2, Charmaine Lo1

  • 1Division of Emergency Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

JAMA Network Open
|April 28, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Children in the US face disproportionate disaster impacts. A new pediatric disaster medicine research agenda prioritizes preparedness, mental health, and health equity to improve child safety during emergencies.

Area of Science:

  • Disaster Medicine
  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Children in the US are disproportionately affected by disasters.
  • Pediatric-specific disaster medicine research is limited, highlighting a critical need for a focused research agenda.
  • Improving outcomes and preparedness for future events requires a dedicated pediatric focus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish an expert consensus-driven research agenda for pediatric disaster medicine in the US.
  • To guide the field of pediatric disaster medicine over the next decade.
  • To address identified gaps in research for disaster preparedness and response for children.

Main Methods:

  • A modified Delphi process involving 48 pediatric healthcare and disaster medicine experts was conducted.
  • Data collection occurred between July 1 and July 17, 2024, involving 3 rounds of surveys, discussions, and voting.
  • A deductive approach was used to analyze transcripts and refine quantitative results for consensus.

Main Results:

  • A total of 261 research questions/areas were generated and categorized into 5 main topics and 20 subtopics.
  • Five subtopics achieved high priority and high consensus: capacity/capability, community involvement, health equity, mental health, and technology.
  • Additional high priority areas included disaster metrics, research infrastructure, methodology, infectious diseases, and natural disasters.

Conclusions:

  • A national consensus research agenda for pediatric disaster medicine was established using a modified Delphi process.
  • This agenda provides a roadmap for future research, enhancing evidence-based practices.
  • The research agenda aims to improve the health and safety of pediatric populations during disasters.
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