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ThinkFirst Fundamentals of Injury Prevention

The Challenge. Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in children ages 14 and underMore than 55% of injury deaths result from motor vehicle injuries, drowning, and pedestrian injuriesTBI is the cause of death of 3000 children each yearTBI leads to the hospitalization of 29,000 childr

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ThinkFirst Fundamentals of Injury Prevention

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    1. ThinkFirst Fundamentals of Injury Prevention Michael S. Turner M.D. Chairman Board of Directors

    2. The Challenge Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in children ages 14 and under More than 55% of injury deaths result from motor vehicle injuries, drowning, and pedestrian injuries TBI is the cause of death of 3000 children each year TBI leads to the hospitalization of 29,000 children each year

    3. Injury Prevention Fundamentals Change Behavior Goal: Encourage certain safe behaviors Discourage other dangerous behaviors Effective strategies Education Environment Example (Mentors, Peer leaders, Personal) Legal

    4. ThinkFirst History Founded in 1986 by America’s Neurosurgeons Headquarters in Chicago in the AANS Building In kind and financial support from AANS and CNS Over 250 local Chapters in the United States and Canada Over 15 International Chapters TFFK in 17 languages Multiple strategies for injury prevention

    5. ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Strategies ThinkFirst for Teens (TFFT) The original program Assembly presentation Presented by Think First Coordinator New Powerpoint presentation New updated video Features a VIP (Voice for Injury Prevention) Presented to over 600,000 students last year

    6. ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Strategies TFFT Efficacy In 2002, SAFE KIDS conducted a study of kids aged 8-12 Among the questions asked: “What would get you to wear a helmet?” The leading answer: ”knowing someone who was badly hurt without a helmet”

    7. ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Strategies Improve efficacy Injury prevention literature demonstrated that single time programs not the most effective injury prevention strategy

    8. ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Strategies Improve efficacy Schall (1994) suggests that school based education that starts early and continues through several grades provides considerable and sustained effects on overall health knowledge, attitudes, and practices. (Taken from Gresham et al, 2001)

    9. ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Strategies Think First for Kids (TFFK) Curriculum for grades 1-3 Instructional materials are grade specific Designed to integrate in school curriculum

    10. ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Strategies Think First For Kids builds upon knowledge learned in previous years continues to reinforce safety messages across grades

    11. ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Strategies TFFK efficacy 2 published studies showing TFFK imparts knowledge Longitudinal study (3 years) Students in schools with TFFK Demonstrated significant increases in safety knowledge Decreases in self reported risky behavior Persisted in years after presentation TFFK WORKS!!!!

    12. ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Strategies TFFK efficacy Ongoing research validating ThinkFirst programs ThinkFirst Canada longitudinal study

    13. ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Strategies Web Site Award winning Undergoing major revision Integrate with curriculum Source for injury prevention data

    14. ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Strategies ThinkFirst for Youth (TFFY) Curriculum for, 4-8th grades Currently under development Seed money from Joint Section on Trauma and Critical Care Will build on TFFK messages Include conflict resolution and violence prevention strategies

    15. ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Strategies Produce and distribute injury prevention materials Movies Curriculum Fast Facts Educational aids

    16. ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Strategies ThinkFirst coordinators 240 across USA Local expert on injury prevention Uses ThinkFirst curriculum and materials Implements injury prevention programs specific for the community >$3,500,000 contributed across USA to support local ThinkFirst chapters

    17. ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Strategies Partner with other injury prevention groups

    18. ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Strategies Special programs ThinkFirst just awarded $800,000 federal grant to develop and study booster seat programs in 4 sites across USA Identify the most effective strategies to increase use of booster seats in 4-8 y/o

    19. ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation Neurosurgeon's Role in Injury Prevention Preach safety Seize the moment Post hospital visit Participate in ThinkFirst programs in your area Media interviews Get out prevention message Work with your hospital to ensure injury prevention is adequately supported

    20. ThinkFirst Thanks CNS

    21. Think Again ThinkFirst Old impression Small struggling volunteer charity Gives neurosurgeons wives something to do Programs ineffective Is dying

    22. Re Think ThinkFirst Facts Reached nearly 750,000 students last year $3,500,000 /year contributed to support local chapters Finalist for 2 National Awards for furthering the integration of persons with disabilities Recipient of $800,000 federal grant in a peer reviewed evaluation process Recognized as Best Practice in Injury Prevention in North America Programs are the only injury prevention programs with proven efficacy

    23. ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation Please Get to know us Stop by our booth Grab me and ask how we can help you Contact your local coordinator Identify ways to work together Thank you for your support

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