Disaster Preparedness in K-12 Schools: An Integrative Review

Autor/inn/en	Horton, Deborah; Spigelmyer, Pamela; Zoucha, Rick; Rebmann, Terri
Titel	Disaster Preparedness in K-12 Schools: An Integrative Review
Quelle	In: Journal of School Health, 93 (2023) 8, S.726-732 (7 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Horton, Deborah)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0022-4391
DOI	10.1111/josh.13319
Schlagwörter	Kindergarten; Elementary Secondary Education; Emergency Programs; Planning; Natural Disasters; Hazardous Materials; Models; Pandemics; COVID-19; Drills (Practice); Safety Education; Equipment; Compliance (Legal) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Hilfsprogramm; Ablaufplanung; Planungsprozess; Natural disaster; Naturkatastrophe; Hazardous substance; Gefahrstoff; Analogiemodell; Sicherheitserziehung
Abstract	Background: The threat of a disaster or potential for a disaster is something that may be experienced by individuals globally. Schools are places of daily mass gatherings which make them an ideal target for mass casualty, natural disasters, and biological incidents. Methods: An integrative review using Whittemore and Knafl's model was conducted to explore peer-reviewed publications about K-12 schools and natural disasters and pandemic preparedness and planning. Results: Themes identified from the systematic review of 12 articles reflected determinants and level of school preparedness, disaster plan components, compliance with government requirements, emergency equipment, supplies, drills, and training, collaboration with outside agencies, and perceptions of school preparedness. Preparedness for disasters and biological events among schools varies and multiple factors contribute to the level of preparedness. Perceptions of school preparedness differ among school community members. Schools perceive more preparedness for disasters than their actual level. Conclusions: Our nation's schools are not adequately prepared for disasters. There is a need for further research in schools to identify and understand preparedness for disasters. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01