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Program for reducing pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes

D Macias1, L Olson, J Sandvig

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Albuquerque 87131-5246, USA. dmacias@salud.unm.edu

Academic Emergency Medicine : Official Journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
|April 2, 1998
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Emergency physicians can lead pedestrian safety initiatives. This study details a statewide plan developed by a university

Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Injury Prevention

Background:

  • Injury prevention is part of emergency medicine.
  • Emergency physician involvement is limited by clinical duties, funding, and expertise.
  • Pedestrian injuries pose a significant public health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and content of a statewide pedestrian safety plan.
  • To provide a model for other academic emergency departments interested in injury prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a comprehensive written plan synthesizing literature and state data.
  • Incorporated community input via focus groups.
  • Launched a public information campaign.

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Main Results:

  • The plan included literature synthesis, state-specific data, intervention information, and recommendations.
  • Community focus groups provided valuable input.
  • A public information campaign was executed.

Conclusions:

  • Academic emergency departments can develop and implement injury prevention programs.
  • The developed pedestrian safety plan serves as a replicable model.
  • Collaboration between emergency medicine and community stakeholders is crucial for reducing pedestrian injuries.