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Unintentional injuries affect 1 in 4 children by age 21. Emergency departments can educate families at the bedside to prevent future injuries.

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  • Injury prevention science

Background:

  • Unintentional injuries are a leading cause of morbidity in children, with 1 in 4 experiencing a medically attended injury by age 21.
  • Emergency departments (EDs) are critical touchpoints for addressing pediatric injury.
  • ED staff have a unique opportunity to provide timely injury prevention education to families.

Purpose of the Study:

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  • To develop and implement resources for bedside injury prevention messaging by ED staff.

Main Methods:

  • Emergency department staff identified patient care moments as educational opportunities.
  • Collaboration between ED staff and trauma teams to create patient and family resources.

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    Conclusions:

    • Emergency departments serve as vital settings for proactive pediatric injury prevention.
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    • Interdisciplinary collaboration is key to developing effective injury prevention strategies within healthcare settings.