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Page: << Prev | 1 | 2 The study also found that 24 percent of the children who underwent the intervention changed their behavior. This is particularly promising, said Ehrlich, who noted that every 10 percent increase in bicycle helmet use could lead to a 9 percent to 11 percent decrease in head and facial/scalp injuries.
"We found that the pediatric trauma center is a feasible location for conducting an injury prevention intervention. Families found the information helpful and, in many cases, made important life changes as a result. Plus, the intervention did not interfere with the patient flow in the hospital and was well-supported by the health-care team," Ehrlich said.
The study was published in The Journal of Trauma Injury, Infection, and Critical Care.
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