Citation

Coppens NM, McCabe BM. J. Pediatr. Health Care 1995; 9(2): 51-58.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7769540

Abstract

Riding a bicycle provides an excellent opportunity for incorporating exercise into one's lifestyle. However, if the individual does not take responsibility for wearing a helmet the outcome can be tragic. Limited information has been presented in the nursing literature regarding nurses' role in safety promotion and, in particular, promoting the use of bicycle helmets. Existing knowledge related to children's risk of injury, use of bicycle helmets, strategies developed to encourage use, and evaluation data is presented within the context of the Health Promotion Model (Pender, 1987). Suggestions for nurse practitioners' role are derived from this review.