Citation

Morrissey D, Riese A, Violano P, Lapidus G, Baird J, Mello MJ. R. I. Med. J. (2013) 2016; 99(3): 29-32.

Affiliation

Director, The Injury Prevention Center at Rhode Island Hospital, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Professor of Medical Science, Section of Medical Education, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; Professor of Health Services, Policy, and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Rhode Island Medical Society)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

26929969

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the efficacy of a child passenger safety (CPS) educational intervention on the CPS-related knowledge, attitude and anticipatory guidance behaviors of pediatric interns.

METHODS: All subjects were surveyed at baseline and 6 months. Intervention interns attended a CPS training module which included viewing an educational video, observing a car seat inspection appointment, hands-on practice and completion of a post-intervention survey.

RESULTS: All 16 intervention interns completed the initial survey, the intervention and the immediate-post questionnaire. Thirteen (81%) completed the 6-month follow-up. The baseline survey was completed by 27/40 (67%) of control interns, 28/40 (70%) submitted a follow-up. The proportion of intervention interns who self-reported giving CPS guidance at all well-child visits increased by 31.3% (95% CI 6.1,56.5%); the control group had no change. Similar results were seen with self-reported knowledge and attitude.

CONCLUSIONS: A CPS training module increases pediatric interns' knowledge, improves attitudes, and self-reported behaviors regarding CPS-related anticipatory guidance.

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