Connections Lab: a case study exploring a web-based innovation designed to advance shared risk and protective factor approaches to preventing injuries and violence
Conclusion
The Connections Lab was a critical first step to expand the definition of SRPF approaches, connect SRPFs to concepts of equity and the SDOH, and provide strategies for engaging partners in public health and across other sectors in SRPF approaches. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - May 19, 2023 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Porter, J. M., Robinson, I., Roberts, C., Zavala, C. Tags: Special feature Source Type: research
The time is now: advancing shared risk and protective factor approaches to injury and violence prevention
Using a shared risk and protective factor (SRPF) approach to prevention acknowledges a shift in the ways we work. The fundamental question at the root of our efforts should no longer be how we address a single, specific public health issue. Instead, we should be asking how we can develop a system that supports well-being holistically. We should be striving to increase the resources to which people have access in a way that proactively prevents multiple public health issues, improves the context in which people live out their lives, and develops a broad spectrum of resilience.
The fields of injury and violence prevention (I...
Source: Injury Prevention - May 19, 2023 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Gilmartin, S., Mayberry, T. Tags: Special feature Source Type: research
Representation of patients with non-English language preferences in motor vehicle collision trauma and emergency medicine research
Conclusion
NELP populations are routinely excluded from and are difficult to identify in MVC trauma research. Without appropriate inclusion and identification, it will be difficult to understand the prevalence and outcomes of traumatic injury in NELP patients and to develop culturally and linguistically appropriate interventions. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - May 19, 2023 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Smith, M., Tibbetts, C., Agrawal, P., Cordone, A., Leff, R., Smith, R. N., Moran, T. P., Brackett, A., Zeidan, A. Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research
Association between traumatic brain injury and suicidality using a mediation approach and MarketScan
Conclusions
Mediators explained less than 30% of the relationship between TBI and suicidal ideation/attempt. Findings reinforce the importance of primary prevention of TBI and monitoring patients with a TBI for risk of suicide in the first 6–12 months following injury. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - May 19, 2023 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Miller, G. F., Zhou, H., Peterson, A. B., Swedo, E., Holland, K., Kresnow, M.-j. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
The cost burden of hospital-treated tap water scald burns in the United States
Conclusions
NIS and NEDS are valuable tools to examine the cost burden and epidemiology of hospital-treated, tap water scald burns. The high injuries, deaths, and overall cost of these scald burns suggest policy proposals are needed to require the use of thermostatic mixing valves.
The additional detail provided by using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 External Cause of Morbidity Code allows for a better understanding of the size and scope of tap water scald injuries than was possible with ICD-9. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - May 19, 2023 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Shields, W., Levy, J., Chyr, L., Frattaroli, S. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Addressing discrepancies in estimates of road traffic deaths and injuries in Ethiopia
Background
There are large discrepancies between official statistics of traffic injuries in African countries and estimates from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study and WHO’s Global Status Reports on Road Safety (GSRRS). We sought to assess the magnitude of the discrepancy in Ethiopia, its implications and how it can be addressed.
Methods
We systematically searched for nationally representative epidemiological data sources for road traffic injuries and vehicle ownership in Ethiopia and compared estimates with those from GBD and GSRRS.
Findings
GBD and GSRRS estimates vary substantially across revisions and acr...
Source: Injury Prevention - May 19, 2023 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Neki, K., Gutierrez, H., Mitra, S., Temesgen, A. M., Mbugua, L. W., Balasubramaniyan, R., Winer, M., Roberts, J., Vos, T., Hamilton, E., Naghavi, M., Harrison, J. E., Job, S., Bhalla, K. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Effectiveness of systematically delivered evidence-based home safety promotion to improve child home safety practices: a controlled before-and-after study
Conclusions
Systematic evidence-based home safety promotion in areas with substantial need increases adoption of some safety practices. Funders should consider commissioning evidence-based multicomponent child home safety interventions.
Trial registration number
ISRCTN31210493. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - May 19, 2023 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Taylor, M. J., Orton, E., Patel, T., Timblin, C., Clarke, R., Watson, M. C., Hayes, M., Jones, M., Coupland, C., Kendrick, D. Tags: Open access, Editor's choice Original research Source Type: research
Study of dog control strategies
Conclusions
Regional inequity in DBIs could not be explained by differences in the registered dog population or dog control strategies. Minimal and inequitable resourcing exists to implement current dog control strategies and provide owner-directed education. Gaps in legislation include environmental barrier requirements for all dogs (leash/muzzle use, adequate fencing), notification of incidents and child protection. Partnership with the Indigenous community (Māori) and other community groups will be required to implement these measures successfully. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - May 19, 2023 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Duncan-Sutherland, N., Hunt, M., Alatini, M., Shepherd, M., Kool, B. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Epidemiology of cruciate ligament injuries in New Zealand: exploring differences by ethnicity and socioeconomic status
Conclusion
The number and costs of CL injury claims in New Zealand are increasing. There are ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in CL incidence rates and costs, which are important to address when designing CL injury prevention programmes and programmes aimed at improving equity of access to medical care. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - May 19, 2023 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Pryymachenko, Y., Wilson, R., Abbott, J. H. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Alcohol and cannabis use in traffic-related injuries in Mexico City
Conclusions
Alcohol is the most commonly used substance in Mexico and a high-risk factor for RTI in Mexico City. Although cannabis alone was not associated with an RTI, continuous monitoring of its effects is required. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - May 19, 2023 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Borges, G., Orozco, R. Tags: COVID-19 Original research Source Type: research
Addressing a gap: a qualitative analysis of Scotlands Drowning and Incident Review process
Conclusion
The research was the first of its kind and the findings are therefore extremely important to provide a first exploration and insight into facilitators and barriers of the DIR as well as areas for its future sustainability. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - May 19, 2023 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: McAvoy, C., Jagnoor, J., Hoe, C. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Correction: Costs attributable to criminal justice involvement in injuries: a systematic review
This article was previously published with an error.
The word ‘original’ was omitted from the fifth line of third paragraph of ‘Search strategy and article selection’ under Methods section. The word is necessary to explain the exclusion criteria and understand why certain publications were not included in the final sample.
Original line:
Manuscripts were excluded: (1) based on not having economic costs as inputs or outputs (n=122); (2) no criminal justice application (n=8) or (3) data external to the USA. (n=6) (figure 2).
Revised line:
Manuscripts were excluded: (1) based on not having original eco...
Source: Injury Prevention - May 19, 2023 Category: Accident Prevention Tags: Correction Source Type: research
Toppling television injuries in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusions
Children aged under 6 years are more likely to die, sustain head injuries and require hospital treatment from toppling TVs. Strategies for injury prevention must go beyond warning labels to include community education, promotion and use of tip restraint devices, mandatory safety standards and a commitment from manufacturers to improve TV sets stability. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - March 21, 2023 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Nunez, C., Eslick, G. D., Elliott, E. J. Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research
Evaluation of the First Lap learn to swim voucher programme: protocol
Conclusion
This evaluation will determine impacts on participation rates in learn to swim programmes, particularly within priority populations. It will examine whether the programme has influenced attitudes and motivations of parents and carers toward learn to swim programmes and water safety, whether the programme has impacted or enhanced the ability of the aquatics sector to deliver learn to swim programmes and assess its cost-effectiveness. (Source: Injury Prevention)
Source: Injury Prevention - March 21, 2023 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Macniven, R., Angell, B., Srinivasan, N., Awati, K., Chatman, J., Peden, A. E. Tags: Protocol Source Type: research
Examining injury-related mortality disparities for American Indians/Alaskan Natives in rural Wisconsin
This study aims to identify potential injury-related mortality disparities for American Indians/Alaskan Natives (AI/ANs) within the rural counties of one US state, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Interactive Statistics on Health database was used to compare injury-related mortality for AI/ANs and whites in rural counties from 2016 to 2020. Both unintentional and intentional injuries were examined. This study found that AI/ANs were 62% more likely to die of an injury compared with whites in rural counties (relative risk (RR): 1.62; 95% CI: 1.41 to 1.86). When looking at injury-related mortality across various age groups, the 18&nd...
Source: Injury Prevention - March 21, 2023 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Anibas, J. Tags: Brief report Source Type: research
