Link for Injured Kids: A Patient-Centered Program of Psychological First Aid After Trauma

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• Personal Author:
  Harland K ; Jennissen C ; Pitcher G ; Ramirez M ; Toussaint M ; Wetjen K ; Wilgenbusch T ; Woods-Jaeger B
• Description:
  Objective: Injury, the most common type of pediatric trauma, can lead to a number of adverse psychosocial outcomes, including posttraumatic stress disorder. Currently, few evidence-based parent programs exist to support children hospitalized after a traumatic injury. Using methods in evaluation and intervention research, we completed a formative research study to develop a new program of psychological first aid, Link for Injured Kids, aimed to educate parents in supporting their children after a severe traumatic injury. Methods: Using qualitative methods, we held focus groups with parents and pediatric trauma providers of children hospitalized at a Level I Children's Hospital because of an injury in 2012. We asked focus group participants to describe reactions to trauma and review drafts of our intervention materials. Results: Health professionals and caregivers reported a broad spectrum of emotional responses by their children or patients; however, difficulties were experienced during recovery at home and upon returning to school. All parents and health professionals recommended that interventions be offered to parents either in the emergency department or close to discharge among admissions. Conclusions: Results from this study strongly indicate a need for posttrauma interventions, particularly in rural settings, to support families of children to address the psychosocial outcomes in the aftermath of an injury. Findings presented here describe the process of intervention development that responds to the needs of an affected population. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Adolescent Education Emergency Responders Family First Aid Health Personnel Health Promotion Mental Health Nervous System Occupational Health Safety

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• Keywords:
  Adolescents Author Keywords: Trauma Children Emergency Treatment Families First Aid Health Care Health Care Personnel Health Communications Health Programs Injuries Injury Intervention Intervention Effectiveness Mental Health Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Psychological Adaptation Psychological First Aid Psychological Processes Psychosocial Factors PTSD Traumatic Injuries

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• ISSN:
  0749-5161
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Iowa ; OSHA Region 7
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  33
• Issue:
  8
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20051475
• Citation:
  Pediatr Emerg Care 2017 Aug; 33(8):532-537
• Contact Point Address:
  Marizen Ramirez, MPH, PhD, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Rm S318, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, IA 52242
• Email:
  marizen-ramirez@uiowa.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2017
• Performing Organization:
  University of Iowa
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Pediatric Emergency Care
• End Date:
  20290630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:2a57ca319742598a7fcbdfe4d7f60644feaff9edf50638438bde05e487ad77cc95f24a0cf46f13b560c97cd1b1e5473f643a24a9c369b4b76cdd339502af4763
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/211411/cdc_211411_DS1.pdf
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