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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.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses
|June 19, 2008
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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.

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  • 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.