Safetylit: Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studieshttp://www.safetylit.org/Welcome to SafetyLit, the online source for recent research about injury prevention.A comparative study of beneficial effects of Olanzapine and sodium valproate on aggressive behavior of patients who are on methadone maintenance therapy: a randomized triple blind clinical trial - Zarghami M, Sheikhmoonesi F, Ala S, Yazdani J, Farnia S. Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studieshttp://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds[]=citjournalarticle_399489_33BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown a high prevalence of aggressive behavior in abstinent heroin users who are on methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) compared with healthy controls. Some studies suggest that olanzapine and valproate may be effective in...A time series analysis of presentations to Queensland health facilities for alcohol-related conditions, following the increase in 'alcopops' tax - Kisely S, Crowe E, Lawrence D, White A, Connor J. Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studieshttp://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds[]=citjournalarticle_399542_33OBJECTIVE: In response to concerns about the health consequences of high-risk drinking by young people, the Australian Government increased the tax on pre-mixed alcoholic beverages ('alcopops') favoured by this demographic. We measured changes in admission...Assessment and evaluation of primary prevention in spinal cord injury - Sandin KJ, Klaas SJ. Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studieshttp://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds[]=citjournalarticle_399824_33Although the incidence of spinal cord injury (SCI) is low, the consequences of this disabling condition are extremely significant for the individual, family, and the community. Sequelae occur in the physical, psychosocial, sexual, and financial arenas, mak...Can social dancing prevent falls in older adults? a protocol of the Dance, Aging, Cognition, Economics (DAnCE) fall prevention randomised controlled trial - Merom D, Cumming R, Mathieu E, Anstey KJ, Rissel C, Simpson JM, Morton RL, Cerin E, Sherrington C, Lord SR. Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studieshttp://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds[]=citjournalarticle_399787_33BACKGROUND: Falls are one of the most common health problems among older people and pose a major economic burden on health care systems. Exercise is an accepted stand-alone fall prevention strategy particularly if it is balance training or regular particip...Cognitive-behavioral group treatment for driving-related anger, aggression, and risky driving in combat veterans: a pilot study - Strom T, Leskela J, Possis E, Thuras P, Leuty ME, Doane BM, Wilder-Schaaf K, Rosenzweig L. Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studieshttp://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds[]=citjournalarticle_399622_33The present study examined the preliminary effects of an 8-session group cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) designed to reduce driving-related anger, aggression, and risky driving behaviors in veterans. Participants (N = 9) with self-reported aggressive...Evidence-based practice in primary prevention of spinal cord injury - Bellon K, Kolakowsky-Hayner SA, Chen D, McDowell S, Bitterman B, Klaas SJ. Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studieshttp://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds[]=citjournalarticle_399823_33A spinal cord injury (SCI) not only causes paralysis, but also has long-term impact on physical and mental health. There are between 236,000 to 327,000 individuals living with the consequences of SCI in the United States, and the economic burden on the ind...Exploring organisational influences on the implementation of gatekeeper training: a qualitative study of the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) programme in Wales - Evans RE, Price S. Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studieshttp://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds[]=citjournalarticle_399668_33Suicide is a public health priority. International guidance on prevention, epidemiology and treatment-based research indicates the potential of gatekeeper training in this area. Whilst there is some evidence to suggest that interventions enhance the knowle...Family risk as a predictor of initial engagement and follow-through in a universal nurse home visiting program to prevent child maltreatment - Alonso-Marsden S, Dodge KA, O'Donnell KJ, Murphy RA, Sato JM, Christopoulos C. Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studieshttp://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds[]=citjournalarticle_399484_33OBJECTIVE: As nurse home visiting to prevent child maltreatment grows in popularity with both program administrators and legislators, it is important to understand engagement in such programs in order to improve their community-wide effects. This report ex...Go big or go home: Reaching for a more integrated view of violence prevention - Banyard VL. Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studieshttp://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds[]=citjournalarticle_399699_33Objective: The purpose of this commentary is to present key questions and challenges for the development of a more comprehensive violence prevention agenda. Method: Partial answers to questions posed come from a review of examples of violence prevention an...Graduated driver licensing program component calibrations and their association with fatal crash involvement - Masten SV, Foss RD, Marshall SW. Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studieshttp://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds[]=citjournalarticle_399745_33Graduated driver licensing (GDL) programs are specialized licensing systems for beginner drivers adopted in all U.S. states, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. GDL programs reduce novice drivers' exposure to high-risk driving situations while they gain dr...Helmet legislation and admissions to hospital for cycling related head injuries in Canadian provinces and territories: interrupted time series analysis - Dennis J, Ramsay T, Turgeon AF, Zarychanski R. Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studieshttp://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds[]=citjournalarticle_399751_33OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between helmet legislation and admissions to hospital for cycling related head injuries among young people and adults in Canada. DESIGN: Interrupted time series analysis using data from the National Trauma Registry...Program-related factors are associated with adherence to group exercise interventions for the prevention of falls: a systematic review - McPhate L, Simek EM, Haines TP. Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studieshttp://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds[]=citjournalarticle_399617_33QUESTIONS: What factors are associated with adherence of older adults to group exercise interventions for the prevention of falls? What is the relationship between adherence and the falls prevention efficacy of the intervention? DESIGN: Systematic review w...Suicide ideation and behaviours after STN and GPi DBS surgery for Parkinson's disease: results from a randomised, controlled trial - Weintraub D, Duda JE, Carlson K, Luo P, Sagher O, Stern M, Follett KA, Reda D, Weaver FM. Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studieshttp://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds[]=citjournalarticle_399613_33BACKGROUND: The risk of suicide behaviours post-deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in Parkinson's disease (PD) remains controversial. We assessed if suicide ideation and behaviours are more common in PD patients (1) randomised to DBS surgery versus best ...The Canadian Safe Driving Study-Phase I pilot: Examining potential logistical barriers to the full cohort study - Marshall SC, Wilson KG, Man-Son-Hing M, Stiell I, Smith A, Weegar K, Kadulina Y, Molnar FJ. Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studieshttp://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds[]=citjournalarticle_399747_33Multiple organizations and task forces have called for a reliable and valid method to identify older drivers who are medically unfit to drive. The development of a clinical decision rule for this type of screening requires data from a longitudinal prospect...The impact of seat-belts in limiting the severity of injuries in patients presenting to a university hospital in the developing world - Ogundele OJ, Ifesanya AO, Adeyanju SA, Ogunlade SO. Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studieshttp://www.safetylit.org/citations/index.php?fuseaction=citations.viewdetails&citationIds[]=citjournalarticle_399508_33BACKGROUND: Road traffic injuries are major public health problems and a leading cause of death and injury around the world. Approximately 1.2 million people are killed each year in road crashes worldwide, with up to 50 million more injured. Over 95% of th...