@article{ref1,
title="Testing the efficacy of a hospital-based violence intervention programme: protocol and design",
journal="Injury prevention",
year="2020",
author="St Vil, Christopher and Hall, Erin C. and Sheppard, Mildred and Williams, Mallory",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Hospital-based violence intervention programmes (HBVIPs) are a promising strategy to reduce trauma recidivism and promote safety among victims of violent injury. While previous studies have demonstrated cost-effectiveness and positive impact on the lives of victims, there are a number of key limitations in the study designs of this evidence base. This study seeks to address the methodological shortcomings of previous research, determine the efficacy of HBVIPs using a randomised control study design, and provide a better understanding of successful service allocation within an HBVIP.   METHODS AND ANALYSIS: The current study is 1 of 12 demonstration projects being implemented around the country with the purpose of bolstering the ability to provide effective, culturally appropriate and trauma-informed services for boys and men harmed by violence. We propose a randomised control trial in which male victims of violence receive one of two interventions: treatment as usual versus enhanced services. The purpose is to determine which intervention leads to reductions in trauma recidivism over the period of 1 year from contact with the programme. Differences will also be monitored on measures of mental health, quality of life and attitudes towards violence. Analyses employed will include Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox proportional hazards regression with death and recidivism being the outcomes of interest.   ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Study procedures have been approved by the Institutional Review Boards of the University at Buffalo and four hospitals. <br><br>RESULTS will be submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1353-8047",
doi="10.1136/injuryprev-2020-044026",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/injuryprev-2020-044026"
}