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1Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|January 21, 2010
Summary
Sports medicine physicians can address adolescent violence during brief patient visits. A short psychosocial and violence screen helps identify issues for targeted counseling and role-playing interventions.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Adolescent Health
- Violence Prevention
Background:
- Physicians in sports medicine frequently encounter adolescents involved in violent behavior.
- Brief physician-patient interactions present an opportunity to address sensitive issues like violence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a strategy for sports medicine physicians to address adolescent violent behavior during routine visits.
- To introduce a brief screening method for identifying at-risk adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a three-question psychosocial screen during short visits.
- Incorporating a specific violence screen to gather relevant history.
- Employing situation- and age-appropriate counseling and role-playing techniques.
Main Results:
- A brief screening approach can effectively identify psychosocial issues and violent behavior in adolescents.
- Physicians can initiate discussions and interventions regarding violence in limited contact times.
Conclusions:
- Sports medicine physicians can play a role in addressing adolescent violence through brief, targeted interventions.
- A structured screening and counseling approach is feasible within the constraints of typical office visits.
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