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A Test Bed to Examine Helmet Fit and Retention and Biomechanical Measures of Head and Neck Injury in Simulated Impact
Published on: September 21, 2017
Optimization of injury prevention outreach for helmet safety
Christy Adams1, Christiana Drake, Michelle Dang
1Trauma Prevention Program, University of California, Davis Health System, Sacramento (Ms Adams); Department of Statistics, University of California, Davis (Dr Drake); School of Nursing, California State University, Sacramento (Drs Dang and Le-Hinds); and Sacramento City Unified School District, Sacramento, California (Dr Le-Hinds).
Abstract:
Injury prevention initiatives are an effective strategy to reduce pediatric morbidity and mortality, but resource constraints can limit hospital-based prevention programs' capacity for carrying out such initiatives. Partnerships that leverage hospital leadership roles and promote collaborative outreach may provide a less resource-intensive means to expand prevention program capacity. One hospital piloted a collaborative helmet safety initiative, partnering with a nursing school and a local school district. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the resulting student nurse-administered school helmet safety program in improving use, knowledge, and attitudes toward helmets among school-age children.
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