Citation

Judkins DG. J. Trauma Nurs. 2009; 16(4): 184-193.

Affiliation

University Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Society of Trauma Nurses)

DOI

10.1097/JTN.0b013e3181ca07be

PMID

20029280

Abstract

Fifteen tips for success in injury prevention include the following: (1) make a plan; (2) understand injury epidemiology; (3) read, learn, and get educated; (4) show me the data; (5) select prevention strategies thoughtfully; (6) define risk factors and understand risk taking; (7) evaluate; (8) schedule a lunch meeting; (9) use principles of health behavior change, adult education theory, and communication theory; (10) be friends with the marketing and public affairs people; (11) recognize the fact that people are more emotional about injury in children than in adults; (12) understand cost-benefits and payoffs; (13) get stuff; (14) report your results; and (15) be patient. Several useful tables for basic references to resources in injury prevention are included.

Language: en