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Pediatric dog bite victims: a need for a continuum of care

Barbara W Boat1, Cinnamon A Dixon, Erica Pearl

  • 1University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 311 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA. barbara.boat@uc.edu

Clinical Pediatrics
|February 2, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric dog bite victims often experience concerning behaviors and parental distress. Families benefit from education on prevention and support services following emergency department care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Child Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dog bites are a common pediatric injury.
  • Psychological and behavioral impacts on children and families are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the ongoing needs of pediatric dog bite victims and their families one month post-injury.
  • To identify potential areas for improved support and intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 34 families of pediatric dog bite victims one month after emergency department care.
  • Assessment of children's behavioral changes and parental psychological reactions.
  • Evaluation of perceived needs for interventions and educational resources.

Main Results:

  • Over 70% of children exhibited new concerning behaviors.
  • More than 85% of parents reported concerns about their own reactions.
  • Most parents believed children and families would benefit from interventions, education, and supportive services.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric dog bite victims and their families experience significant ongoing needs.
  • Emergency departments and pediatric offices can effectively provide supportive services and educational resources.
  • Interventions addressing post-bite fears and prevention education are warranted.

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