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Preventing childhood accidents: an intervention exercise in Clwyd
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|November 8, 1993
Summary
Childhood accidents cause significant harm and financial costs. A training program was developed to raise healthcare workers
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Injury Prevention
Background:
- Childhood accidents represent a major cause of morbidity and mortality.
- These incidents also incur substantial financial burdens on healthcare systems and families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a training program focused on preventive care for childhood accidents.
- To enhance healthcare workers' awareness of critical problem areas in childhood injury prevention.
Main Methods:
- Development of a training program in preventive care.
- Implementation of a workshop for healthcare workers.
Main Results:
- Increased awareness among healthcare workers regarding childhood accident risks.
- Identification of key problem areas requiring targeted interventions.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare worker training is crucial for addressing childhood accident prevention.
- Targeted education can improve the identification and mitigation of injury risks in children.