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Developing a playground injury prevention plan.
Heather M Olsen1, Susan D Hudson, Donna Thompson
1National Program for Playground Safety, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls.
Summary
School playgrounds cause many injuries, with 80% occurring at school. Implementing the S.A.F.E.trade mark framework can help school nurses create effective playground injury prevention plans for safer outdoor environments.
Area of Science:
- Public health
- Pediatric safety
- School environmental health
Background:
- Playgrounds are significant sources of unintentional injuries within school settings.
- A substantial 80% of all injuries on public playground equipment occur at school.
- There is a critical need for developing comprehensive playground injury prevention plans to ensure safe outdoor educational environments for children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of playground injury prevention in schools.
- To provide actionable suggestions for school nurses to implement.
- To introduce the S.A.F.E.trade mark framework as a foundational step in injury prevention.
Main Methods:
- This article focuses on practical suggestions for school nurses.
- It emphasizes the implementation of the S.A.F.E.trade mark framework.
- The approach involves outlining strategies for creating effective school playground injury prevention programs.
Main Results:
- The S.A.F.E.trade mark framework is presented as a key tool for preventing playground injuries.
- The article offers specific, implementable suggestions for school nurses.
- Focus is placed on creating a structured approach to playground safety.
Conclusions:
- School nurses play a vital role in establishing playground safety.
- The S.A.F.E.trade mark framework provides a structured method for injury prevention.
- Implementing targeted prevention plans is crucial for reducing playground injuries in schools.
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