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The Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP) in the UK: a pilot study
1Department of Child Health, University of Glasgow, UK.
Summary
The Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP) shows promise for UK paediatric injury prevention, despite initial challenges with staff compliance. This system can identify hazardous environments and at-risk children for targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Paediatric Injury Prevention
- Health Informatics
Background:
- The Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP) is a surveillance system designed to collect data on injuries.
- Evaluating its applicability in a UK paediatric setting is crucial for adapting injury prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility, strengths, weaknesses, and preventive utility of CHIRPP in a UK paediatric setting.
- To determine if CHIRPP can be effectively implemented for injury surveillance and prevention.
Main Methods:
- An operational evaluation of CHIRPP was conducted in a paediatric accident and emergency department in Glasgow, UK.
- Data on 2516 children (0-13 years) were collected using CHIRPP forms over 22 months.
- Strengths and weaknesses were assessed through observation, staff discussions, and software/output scrutiny.
Main Results:
- CHIRPP implementation faced initial technical issues but ran smoothly thereafter.
- Parental compliance was high, but low staff compliance led to a reduced capture rate.
- Data analysis revealed CHIRPP's potential for identifying hazardous environments and vulnerable child subgroups.
Conclusions:
- CHIRPP demonstrates potential as a valuable tool for injury prevention planning in the UK.
- The system can inform national, regional, and local injury prevention initiatives by highlighting specific risks and populations.