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Implementation of an Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Program Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration: A Pilot Study
Susan McInerney1, Autumn D Nanassy, Heather Lavella
1St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Summary
This study enhanced nurse and caregiver knowledge about Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma (SBS/AHT), a leading cause of child abuse death. The educational program improved understanding and recall of critical SBS/AHT information.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma (SBS/AHT) is the primary cause of mortality from child abuse.
- A pilot educational program was implemented to improve nurse and caregiver awareness of SBS/AHT.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an evidence-based educational program in enhancing nurse and caregiver knowledge of SBS/AHT.
- To assess the impact of the program on the recall of key SBS/AHT prevention strategies by caregivers.
Main Methods:
- Nurses completed pre- and post-intervention surveys to measure knowledge change regarding SBS/AHT.
- Nurses trained caregivers of infants younger than 6 months using educational videos and booklets.
- Caregiver comprehension was assessed through teach-back methods in hospital and community settings.
Main Results:
- Nurse knowledge scores improved significantly from 8.03 to 9.00 (p < .001) post-intervention.
- Caregivers demonstrated high recall of key educational components, particularly regarding comforting crying infants (94%) and the dangers of shaking (93%).
- Community-based caregivers successfully recalled all 12 key educational components.
Conclusions:
- The pilot educational intervention effectively increased nurses' knowledge of SBS/AHT.
- The program successfully educated caregivers on crucial aspects of SBS/AHT prevention.
