Dancing Against falls iN Community-dwElling older adults (DANCE): a study protocol of a stratified, block-randomised trial
This study will include 180 older adults: 90 healthy patients and 90 patients with osteoporosis. Participants will be allocated randomly in either of the groups, stratified according to age. Training groups will receive 2 weekly 1-hour training sessions, continuously through 6 months. Participants will be tested at baseline and 6 and 18 months post baseline. Primary outcome will be number of falls and secondary outcomes include bone mineral density, body composition, pain evaluation, weekly physical activity, single-task and dual-task gait patterns, balance, Fullerton Functional Fitness Test and assessment of the mini-BEST...
Source: Injury Prevention - January 21, 2022 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Thomsen, M. J., Liston, M., Christensen, M. G., Vestergaard, P., Hirata, R. P. Tags: Open access Protocol Source Type: research
Effectiveness of restricting access to a suicide jump site: a test of the method substitution hypothesis
Reducing access to lethal means can prevent suicides. However, substitution of a suicide method remains a concern. Until 1986, the Ellington Bridge was the site of one-half of all Washington, DC bridge suicides. An antisuicide fence was installed in 1986, creating a naturalistic case–control design for testing the substitution hypothesis with the adjacent and equally as lethal jump site, the Taft Bridge. We found that suicide deaths from the Ellington Bridge were reduced by 90% (p=0.001) following barrier construction, without changes in rates of jumps from either the Taft Bridge or any other bridge in the city. Suic...
Source: Injury Prevention - January 21, 2022 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Berman, A. L., Athey, A., Nestadt, P. Tags: Brief report Source Type: research
Perceptions of firearm-related harm among US adults living in firearm-owning households: a nationally representative study
Decision-making on having firearms at home may be contingent on perceptions of the likelihood of their negative and positive outcomes. Using data from a nationally representative survey (n=4030) conducted during 30 July 2019 to 11 August 2019, we described how US adults living in firearm-owning households perceived the relative likelihood of firearm-related harm by injury intent (‘accidentally harm self or someone else with a gun’, ‘injure self on purpose with a gun’ and ‘injure someone else on purpose with a gun’) for groups at risk of compromised decision-making (children; adolescents ...
Source: Injury Prevention - January 21, 2022 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Rowhani-Rahbar, A., Haviland, M. J., Azrael, D., Miller, M. Tags: Brief report Source Type: research
COVID-19, lockdowns and motor vehicle collisions: empirical evidence from Greece
The objective of this paper is to examine the impact of the first wave of the pandemic and the first lockdown on motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) and associated injuries and deaths in Greece. Using monthly data at the regional unit level, I provide descriptive evidence and subsequently follow a difference-in-differences econometric approach, comparing trends in 2020 with those of the previous 5 years while controlling for unemployment and petrol prices. I found a steep decline in collisions, injuries and deaths compared with what would have been otherwise expected. In March and April 2020, there were about 1226 fewer collis...
Source: Injury Prevention - January 21, 2022 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Vandoros, S. Tags: COVID-19 Brief report Source Type: research
Leveraging data science to enhance suicide prevention research: a literature review
Conclusion
Data science techniques proved to be effective tools in describing suicidal thoughts or behaviour, identifying individual risk factors and predicting outcomes. Future research should focus on identifying how data science can be applied in other injury-related topics. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - January 21, 2022 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Wulz, A. R., Law, R., Wang, J., Wolkin, A. F. Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research
Design and implementation of a multifaceted injury prevention intervention in Bedouin children in southern Israel
Conclusion
A multifaceted intervention programme was conducted in the Bedouin community in southern Israel and found to be acceptable, with high participation levels. Collaboration between national and local authorities improved implementation, and multiple programmes in different settings enabled broad exposure to the programme. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - January 21, 2022 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Myers, V., Orr, D., Vered-Chen, L., Baron-Epel, O. Tags: Methodology Source Type: research
Using synthetic control methodology to estimate effects of a Cure Violence intervention in Baltimore, Maryland
Conclusions
For highly targeted interventions, synthetic control methods may provide more valid estimates of programme impact than panel regression with data from all city neighbourhoods. This research offers new understanding about the effectiveness of the Cure Violence intervention over extended periods of time in seven neighbourhoods. Combined with existing Cure Violence evaluation literature, it also raises questions about contextual and implementation factors that might influence programme outcomes. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - January 21, 2022 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Buggs, S. A., Webster, D. W., Crifasi, C. K. Tags: Editor's choice Original research Source Type: research
Association of traumatic brain injury severity and time to definitive care in three low-middle-income European countries
Conclusions
Implementation of standard triage and transport protocols may reduce mortality and improve outcomes from traumatic brain injury, and trauma systems should focus on the most severe injuries. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - January 21, 2022 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Peek-Asa, C., Coman, M. A., Zorn, A., Chikhladze, N., Cebanu, S., Tadevosyan, A., Hamann, C. J. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Implementing the Cardiff Model for violence prevention: using the diffusion of innovation theory to understand facilitators and barriers to implementation
Conclusions
Facilitators and barriers to Cardiff Model adoption in the ED setting can be understood using the Diffusion of Innovation theory, and barriers can be interrupted through careful planning and continuous communication between partners. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - January 21, 2022 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Kohlbeck, S., Levas, M., Hernandez-Meier, J., Hargarten, S. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Evaluation of the impact of the voluntary safety standard for liquid laundry packets on the rate of child exposures reported to Poison Control Centers in the US
Conclusions
The analysis suggests that the requirements of the voluntary standard have effectively reduced the rate of injury involving liquid laundry packets. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - January 21, 2022 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Rodgers, G. B. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Evaluation of an intervention to reduce child injury in Bedouin communities in Southern Israel
Conclusions
This multifaceted intervention programme resulted in reduced injury in children aged 0–4 years in the Bedouin community. The use of simultaneous multiple intervention methods was effective in increasing child safety. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - January 21, 2022 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Myers, V., Malkin, G., Nir, N., Orr, D., Baron-Epel, O. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Association of state-level intoxicated driving laws with firearm homicide and suicide
Conclusions
DUI penalties that activate federal firearms prohibitions may be one pathway to reduce firearm homicide of female victims. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - January 21, 2022 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Tessler, R. A., Haviland, M. J., Bowen, A., Bowen, D., Rivara, F. P., Rowhani-Rahbar, A. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Implementing a creche-based community drowning programme in rural Bangladesh: a process evaluation
Conclusions
The Anchal programme met most programme delivery targets. However, programme success could be improved through increasing supervision, providing communication training for implementing staff, designing programmes for children aged 1–2 years old, encouraging community ownership and providing child pick-up services. These contextual solutions can be adapted to similar programmes operating through grassroots-level engagement and recruitment of community health workers, to maximise their effectiveness and sustainability. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - January 21, 2022 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Gupta, M., Rahman, A., Dutta, N. C., Saha, A. K., Zwi, A., Ivers, R. Q., Jagnoor, J. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Predicting drowning from sea and weather forecasts: development and validation of a model on surf beaches of southwestern France
Conclusions
Drowning events along the Gironde surf coast can be anticipated up to 3 days in advance. Preventative messages and rescue preparations could be increased as the forecast risk increased, especially during the off-peak season, when the number of available rescuers is low. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - January 21, 2022 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Tellier, E., Simonnet, B., Gil-Jardine, C., Lerouge-Bailhache, M., Castelle, B., Salmi, R. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research
Drowning in Uganda: examining data from administrative sources
Conclusion
Drowning cases are recorded in administrative sources in Uganda; however, opportunities to improve data coverage and completeness exist. An improved understanding of circumstances of drowning in both lakeside and non-lakeside districts in Uganda is required to plan drowning prevention strategies. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - January 21, 2022 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Clemens, T., Oporia, F., Parker, E. M., Yellman, M. A., Ballesteros, M. F., Kobusingye, O. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
