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de Lannoy L, Barbeau K, Seguin N, Tremblay MS. Scoping review of children's and youth's outdoor play publications in Canada. Health Promot Chronic Dis Prev Can 2023; 43:1-13. [PMID: 36651883 PMCID: PMC9894296 DOI: 10.24095/hpcdp.43.1.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Since 2015, interest in the benefits of outdoor play for physical, emotional, social and environmental health, well-being and development has been growing in Canada and elsewhere. METHODS This scoping review aims to answer the question, "How, and in what context, is children's and youth's outdoor play being studied in Canada?" Included were studies of any type on outdoor play published after September 2015 in English or French by authors from Canadian institutions or assessing Canadian children and/or youth. Articles retrieved from MEDLINE, CINAHL and Scopus by March 2021 were organized according to eight priority areas: health, well-being and development; outdoor play environments; safety and outdoor play; cross-sectoral connections; equity, diversity and inclusion; professional development; Indigenous Peoples and land-based outdoor play; and COVID-19. Within each priority, study design and measurement method were tallied. RESULTS Of the 275 articles included, the most common priority area was health, wellbeing and development (n = 239). The least common priority areas were COVID-19 (n = 9) and Indigenous Peoples and land-based outdoor play (n = 14). Cross-sectional studies were the most common; the least common were rapid reviews. Sample sizes varied from one parent's reflections to 999 951 data points from health databases. More studies used subjective than objective measurement methods. Across priorities, physical health was the most examined outcome, and mental/emotional development the least. CONCLUSION A wealth of knowledge on outdoor play in Canada has been produced since 2015. Further research is needed on the relationship between outdoor play and mental/emotional development among children and youth.
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- CHEO Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Martin A, Brophy R, Clarke J, Hall CJS, Jago R, Kipping R, Reid T, Rigby B, Taylor H, White J, Simpson SA. Environmental and practice factors associated with children's device-measured physical activity and sedentary time in early childhood education and care centres: a systematic review. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2022; 19:84. [PMID: 35836231 PMCID: PMC9284804 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-022-01303-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings offer a potentially cost-effective and sustainable solution for ensuring children have opportunities to meet physical activity (PA) and sedentary time (ST) guidelines. This paper systematically reviewed the association between childcare environment and practice and children's PA and ST. METHODS Three electronic databases were searched, and citation tracking of eligible studies performed between June-July 2020 (updated March 2022). Studies were eligible when (i) participants attended ECEC settings, (ii) they reported the association between use of outdoor space, including factors of time, availability, play, size and equipment, and children's device-measured PA and ST, and (iii) where applicable, they compared the exposure to use of indoor space. Risk of bias was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) tools. A synthesis was performed using effect direct plots and charts to visualise effect sizes. RESULTS Of 1617 reports screened, 29 studies met the inclusion criteria. Studies provided data on outdoor versus indoor time (n = 9; 960 children), outdoor versus indoor play (n = 3; 1104 children), outdoor play space (n = 19; 9596 children), outdoor space use external to ECEC (n = 2; 1148 children), and portable (n = 7; 2408 children) and fixed (n = 7; 2451 children) outdoor equipment. Time spent outdoors versus indoors was associated with increased moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA), light PA (LPA) and total PA, while the association with ST was inconclusive. The mean (standard deviation) levels of outdoor MVPA (4.0 ± 3.2 to 18.6 ± 5.6 min/h) and LPA (9.9 ± 2.6 to 30.8 ± 11.8 min/h) were low, and ST high (30.0 ± 6.5 to 46.1 ± 4.3 min/h). MVPA levels doubled when children played outdoors versus indoors. Outdoor play space, and outdoor portable equipment, were associated with increased MVPA. A dose-response relationship for outdoor play area size was observed, demonstrating increased MVPA with areas ≥505m2 (5436 ft2), but no further increases when areas were > 900m2 (9688 ft2). No studies reported on injuries in outdoor settings. CONCLUSIONS ECEC policies and practices should promote not only outdoor time but also the availability of resources such as portable play equipment and sufficient size of outdoor play areas that enable children to be physically active for sustained periods while outdoors. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) Registration Number: CRD42020189886.
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- Anne Martin
- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow, 99 Barkley Street, Glasgow, G3 7HR, UK.
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition & Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK
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- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow, 99 Barkley Street, Glasgow, G3 7HR, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Canynge Hall, 39 Whatley Road, Bristol, BS8 2PS, UK
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- DECIPHer, Centre for Trials Research, University of Cardiff, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4YS, UK
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- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow, 99 Barkley Street, Glasgow, G3 7HR, UK
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The Current Status of Public Playground Safety and Children’s Risk Taking Behavior in the Park: Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9071034. [PMID: 35884022 PMCID: PMC9316752 DOI: 10.3390/children9071034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The playground is perhaps the one area where school children feel like they can roam free, and public playgrounds provide many learning opportunities through different types of play. A cross-sectional descriptive study is presented with the objective of studying playground safety and the play behavior of primary school children at a park in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand. The total number of playground equipment pieces was 22, the sample group of children was 362 children, and the data were collected using a playground safety survey and an observation form on playground play behavior. Data were collected from 2017 to 2018 and were analyzed using descriptive statistics including frequency, average, and standard deviation. The research showed that: (1) the most common defects of playground equipment included the material selection, the distance of the stair steps, and the height of the playground equipment; (2) the lack of awareness of children in terms of using the playground equipment safely; and (3) the three top risks in the play behavior of children were not checking equipment or toys before play, playing on the equipment over-adventurously, and playing on the equipment carelessly with friends. Related government agencies should provide support and management for playground areas and playground equipment by continuously implementing equipment checks, improvements, and repairs.
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Leonardo JB, Ali B, Stern-Carusone J, Katradis M. Achieving gains in state and local child safety systems and workforce development: application of the framework for quality improvement and innovation in child safety. Inj Prev 2022; 28:499-506. [PMID: 35508364 DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2021-044519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study investigated the application of the Children's Safety Network (CSN) Framework for Quality Improvement and Innovation in Child Safety through the Child Safety Learning Collaborative (CSLC). METHODS The CSN Framework was used by 26 state/jurisdiction teams that participated in cohort 1 of the CSLC, from November 2018 to April 2020. The aim was to strengthen child safety systems and the workforce to spread child safety evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies and programmes for children and adolescents ages <1-19 years. PROCEDURES Participating teams' child safety system development, workforce development, engagement in the CSLC, challenges encountered and overall satisfaction with the CSLC were assessed through ongoing CSLC participation records and an end-of-cohort survey (survey response rate: 73.1%). RESULTS Teams showed an average change of 2.4-fold increase in the spread of evidence-based and evidence-informed child safety strategies and programmes, indicating improvement in child safety systems. Knowledge development on CSLC tools and strategies was reported by 77.8% of teams, with 55.5% reporting CSLC tools and strategies contributed to workforce development. Over two-thirds (70.6%) reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the CSLC, but identified some challenges, including staff turnover and the need to strengthen partnerships. All teams demonstrated engagement in the CSLC, based on participation in a virtual meeting, learning session or a monthly report submission. CONCLUSIONS Despite challenges, teams continued to participate in the CSLC, recognising the importance of collaborative learning. The CSN Framework is helpful for state/jurisdiction teams to improve child safety systems and develop their workforce.
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- Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Beltsville, Maryland, USA
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- Education Development Center, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
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Nabavizadeh B, Hakam N, Holler JT, Namiri NK, Sadighian MJ, Rios N, Enriquez A, Amend GM, Breyer BN. Epidemiology of child playground equipment-related injuries in the USA: Emergency department visits, 1995-2019. J Paediatr Child Health 2022; 58:69-76. [PMID: 34245468 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.15644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To analyse the most recent trends and characteristics of playground equipment-related injuries in children. METHODS We used the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System database to acquire cases of playground equipment-related injuries in children ≤17 years old between 1995 and 2019. A total of 184 580 unweighted cases met our study inclusion criteria. RESULTS A total of 5 356 703 (95% confidence interval 4 235 530-6 477 876) emergency department visits for playground-related injuries in the USA were estimated during the study period which was equal to an average of 29.4 annual injuries per 10 000 US population ≤17 years. The mean age was 6.5 (standard error 0.049) years. School-aged (42.7%) and pre-school children (35.3%) accounted for most playground injuries. More than half of the injuries were reported in males (53.6%). Most injuries occurred with climbing apparatuses (36%), followed by swings (25.9%) and slides (20.9%). Overall number of injuries (∆ - 22.3%, P = 0.01) and incidence (∆ - 21.6%, P = 0.01) had a declining trend after 2012. However, reported concussion injuries showed an increasing trend during the study (∆ + 28.3%, P < 0.001). A marked seasonal variation in number of injuries existed with most injuries in May and September. CONCLUSIONS Although injuries arising from playground equipment have decreased during the past 8 years, there was an increase in number of reported concussions. The outcomes of this study suggested that further efforts should be directed towards such serious injuries.
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- Behnam Nabavizadeh
- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States.,Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Declan A Patton
- Center for Injury Research and Prevention, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
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Bentley M, Amey J, Smith A, Christey G. Paediatric playground and tree-related injuries: Hospital admissions in the Midland region of New Zealand. J Paediatr Child Health 2021; 57:1917-1922. [PMID: 34153135 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.15609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM To examine the incidence and outcomes of paediatric playground and tree-related injuries in the Midland region of New Zealand. METHODS A retrospective review of Midland Trauma Registry hospitalisation data between January 2012 and December 2018 was undertaken. Cases included children aged 0-14 years hospitalised for playground and tree-related injuries. Demographic and event information, injury severity and hospital-related outcomes were examined. RESULTS Playground and tree-related hospitalisations (n = 1941) occurred with an age-standardised rate of 144.3/100 000 (confidence interval (CI) 127.3-161.3) and increased 1.4% (CI 1.3-4.2%) annually. The highest incidence was observed in 5-9-year olds (248.8/100 000) with 0-4 and 10-14-year olds at 86.0 and 89.2/100 000, respectively. Injuries most commonly occurred at home, school or pre-school (77.1%), 93.7% were due to falls and, the upper extremity was the most frequently injured body region (69.9%), particularly due to forearm (55.6%) and upper arm (34.7%) fractures. Tree-related incidents comprised 11.6% of all injuries and explained 57.1% of injuries classified as major severity. Fifty-eight percent of children were hospitalised for 1 day and 97.0% for less than 5 days. Estimated hospital costs were NZ$1.2 million annually with a median of NZ$3898 per incident. Injuries classified as minor severity accounted for 86.5% of the total estimated cost. CONCLUSION Children aged 5-9 years' experience high rates of costly hospitalisation for playground and tree-related injuries. Targeted injury prevention initiatives, particularly in the home and school environments, are imperative to reduce the incidence and burden of playground and tree-related injuries to affected children, their families and hospital resources.
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- Maria Bentley
- Midland Trauma System, Waikato District Health Board, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- Midland Trauma System, Waikato District Health Board, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- Midland Trauma System, Waikato District Health Board, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- Midland Trauma System, Waikato District Health Board, Hamilton, New Zealand.,Waikato Clinical School, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Komisar V, Robinovitch SN. The Role of Fall Biomechanics in the Cause and Prevention of Bone Fractures in Older Adults. Curr Osteoporos Rep 2021; 19:381-390. [PMID: 34105101 DOI: 10.1007/s11914-021-00685-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Adults over age 65 experience the highest rates of bone fracture, and 90% of fractures in older adults are caused by falls from standing height or lower. Advances in fracture prevention rely on our ability to prevent falls, reduce the severity of falls, and enhance the resistance of bone to trauma. To help guide these efforts, we need improved understanding on the types of falls that cause fractures. RECENT FINDINGS In this review, we describe recent evidence on how the mechanics of falls in older adults influence the risk for fractures to the hip, wrist, vertebrae, and humerus. We discuss how fracture risk depends on fall height, fall direction, and landing configuration. We also review the benefits of exercise, wearable protective gear, and environmental modifications in preventing fractures in older adults. Our findings highlight promising new directions in fracture prevention, and the need for collaboration between the bone and falls research communities to implement proven strategies and generate new solutions.
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- Vicki Komisar
- School of Engineering, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada.
- School of Engineering Science, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada.
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De Buck E, Vanhove AC, O D, Veys K, Lang E, Vandekerckhove P. Day care as a strategy for drowning prevention in children under 6 years of age in low- and middle-income countries. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2021; 4:CD014955. [PMID: 33884613 PMCID: PMC8406676 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd014955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Drowning is responsible for an estimated 320,000 deaths a year, and over 90% of drowning mortality occurs in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs), with peak drowning rates among children aged 1 to 4 years. In this age group, mortality due to drowning is particularly common in rural settings and about 75% of drowning accidents happen in natural bodies of water close to the home. Providing adequate child supervision can protect children from drowning, and organized formal day care programs could offer a way to achieve this. OBJECTIVES Primary objective • To assess the effects of day care programs for children under 6 years of age on drowning-related mortality or morbidity, or on total drowning accidents (fatal and non-fatal), in LMICs, compared to no day care programs or other drowning prevention interventions Secondary objectives • To assess the effects of day care programs in LMICs for children under 6 years of age on unsafe water exposure • To assess safety within these programs (e.g. transmission of infection within day care, physical or sexual abuse of children within day care) • To assess the incidence of unintentional injury within these programs • To describe the cost-effectiveness of such programs, in relation to averted drowning-related mortality or morbidity SEARCH METHODS: On November 23, 2019, and for an update on August 18, 2020, we searched MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, CENTRAL, ERIC, and CINAHL, as well as two trial registries. On December 16, 2019, and for an update on February 9, 2021, we searched 12 other resources, including websites of organizations that develop programs targeted to children. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomized, quasi-randomized, and non-randomized controlled studies (with explicitly listed specific study design features) that implemented formal day care programs as a single program or combined with additional out-of-day care components (such as educational activities aimed at preventing injury or drowning or early childhood development activities) for children of preschool age (below 6 years of age) in LMICs for comparison with no such programs or with other drowning prevention interventions. Studies had to report at least one outcome related to drowning or injury prevention for the children enrolled. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently performed study selection and data extraction, as well as risk of bias and GRADE assessment. MAIN RESULTS Two non-randomized observational studies, conducted in rural Bangladesh, involving a total of 252,631 participants, met the inclusion criteria for this review. One of these studies compared a formal day care program combined with parent education, playpens provided to parents, and community-based activities as additional out-of-day care components versus no such program. Overall we assessed this study to be at moderate risk of bias (moderate risk of bias due to confounding, low risk of bias for other domains). This study showed that implementation of a formal day care program combined with parent education, provision of playpens to parents, and community-based activities, in a rural area with a high drowning incidence, likely reduces the risk of death from drowning over the study period of 4 years and 8 months compared to no day care program (hazard ratio 0.18, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.06 to 0.58; 1 study, 136,577 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). Drowning morbidity (non-fatal drowning resulting in complications), total drowning (fatal and non-fatal), unsafe water exposure, and program safety (e.g. transmission of infection within day care, physical or sexual abuse of children within day care) were not reported, nor was the incidence of other unintentional injuries. Cost-effectiveness was reported as 812 USD (95% CI 589 to 1777) per disability-adjusted life-year averted as a consequence of drowning (moderate-certainty evidence). The second study compared day care programs with or without playpens provided to parents as an additional component versus only playpens provided to parents as an alternative drowning prevention intervention. Overall we assessed the study to be at critical risk of bias because we judged bias due to confounding to be at critical risk. As the certainty of evidence was very low, we are uncertain about the effects on drowning mortality rate of implementing a day care program compared to providing playpens (rate ratio 0.25, 95% CI 0.15 to 0.41; 1 study; 76,575 participants; very low-certainty evidence). Likewise, we are uncertain about the effects of a day care program with playpens provided as an additional component versus playpens provided alone (rate ratio 0.06, 95% CI 0.02 to 0.12; 1 study, 45,460 participants; very low-certainty evidence). The other outcomes of interest - drowning morbidity, total drowning, unsafe water exposure, program safety, incidence of other unintentional injuries, and cost-effectiveness - were not reported. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS This review provides evidence suggesting that a day care program with additional out-of-day care components such as community-based education, parent education, and playpens provided to parents likely reduces the drowning mortality risk in regions with a high burden of drowning compared to no intervention.
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- Emmy De Buck
- Centre for Evidence-Based Practice, Belgian Red Cross, Mechelen, Belgium
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Cochrane First Aid, Mechelen, Belgium
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- Centre for Evidence-Based Practice, Belgian Red Cross, Mechelen, Belgium
- Belgian Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine - Cochrane Belgium, Leuven, Belgium
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- Centre for Evidence-Based Practice, Belgian Red Cross, Mechelen, Belgium
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- Centre for Evidence-Based Practice, Belgian Red Cross, Mechelen, Belgium
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Belgian Red Cross, Mechelen, Belgium
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Blanchard A, Hamilton A, Li G, Dayan PS. Playground equipment-related extremity fractures in children presenting to US emergency departments, 2006-2016. Inj Epidemiol 2020; 7:56. [PMID: 32951594 PMCID: PMC7504645 DOI: 10.1186/s40621-020-00275-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Despite updated playground equipment and improved industry standards, playgrounds remain a common source of childhood injury. Fractures account for 35% of all playground injuries presenting to emergency departments (EDs). We aimed to examine the time trends and epidemiologic patterns of playground equipment-related extremity fractures in children in the United States. Methods We analyzed data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System. Children ≤14 years presenting to US emergency departments from 2006 to 2016 with playground equipment-related injuries were included. We used weighted complex survey analysis to describe the epidemiologic patterns and severity of playground equipment-related extremity fractures and Joinpoint linear weighted regression analysis to determine trends in extremity fractures. Results An annual average of 72,889 children were treated in US EDs for playground equipment-related extremity fractures, yielding a national annual incidence rate of 119.2 per 100,000 children. Playground equipment-related extremity fractures accounted for 33.9% of ED presentations and 78.7% of hospitalizations for playground equipment-related injuries. Of patients with playground equipment-related extremity fractures, 11.2% had severe fractures requiring hospitalization. The annual rate of ED visits due to playground equipment-related extremity fractures remained stable (annual rate of change = 0.74, p = 0.14) from 2006 to 2016. Adjusted for age, injuries on monkey bars or climbing gyms were associated with significantly increased odds of extremity fractures in comparison to injuries from other playground equipment (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 2.0; 95% CI: 1.9–2.1). Overall, 49.8% of extremity fractures and 54.7% of severe extremity fractures (i.e. those requiring hospitalization) occurred on monkey bars or climbing gyms. Conclusions Despite enhanced playground safety standards, national rates of playground equipment-related extremity fractures have remained stable in the US. Extremity fractures remain the most common type of playground injury presenting to EDs and most commonly occur on monkey bars and climbing gyms.
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- Ashley Blanchard
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 3959 Broadway, CHN-1-116, New York, NY, 10032, USA.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 722 West 168th Street #724, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, 722 West 168th Street #724, New York, NY, 10032, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, 722 West 168th Street, Rm 524, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 3959 Broadway, CHN-1-116, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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Richmond SA, Black AM, Jacob J, Babul S, Pike I. 'Active & Safe Central': development of an online resource for the prevention of injury in sport and recreational activity. Inj Prev 2019; 25:546-551. [PMID: 31088897 DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2019-043164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Revised: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sport and recreation related injuries exert a significant cost on the healthcare system. As prevention researchers and practitioners, we have a responsibility to provide guidance towards prevention to those who participate in sport and recreation, and those that coach, treat and parent children that participate. The objective of this project was to use an integrated knowledge translation approach to develop an end user-driven digital platform that provides injury prevention information and resources across 51 sport and recreational activities. DESIGN We used an integrated knowledge translation approach to scope and develop an online sport and recreational injury prevention resource. A project team was formed that included end users-coaches, parents and athletes, injury researchers and practitioners, as well as members of a digital design team. All members of the project team informed the development process, including a review of literature and existing resources, the translation of evidence and development of the platform. At all stages of development, members of the project team cocreated knowledge for the tool, including forming the research questions, the approach, feasibility and development of outcomes. CONCLUSION The 'Active & Safe Central' (https://activesafe.ca/) platform provides web-based sport injury and prevention information. This user-friendly, web and mobile accessible platform can increase the reach, awareness and implementation of prevention programming in sport and recreational activity.
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- Sarah A Richmond
- Health Promotion, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, Public Health Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada .,Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Suh D, Jung JH, Chang I, Lee JH, Jung JY, Kwak YH, Kim DK. Epidemiology of playground equipment related/unrelated injuries to children: A registry-based cohort study from 6 emergency departments in Korea. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e13705. [PMID: 30558086 PMCID: PMC6320008 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000013705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of study was to understand the epidemiology of playground injury and to find the factors related to the clinically significant injuries. This retrospective observational study enrolled children (age 0-18 years old) who visited the emergency departments (ED) of 6 hospitals in Korea.We obtained and analyzed the data from the ED injury surveillance system, which was supported by the Korea Centers for Disease Control. Clinically significant injury (Cs injury) was defined as the injuries that caused hospital admission for more than one day. The factors associated with injury and clinical outcome were compared between admitted and discharged patient groups. Multivariable logistic regression and the population attributable fraction were used to identify significant factors for hospitalization.A total of 1458 patients were enrolled. The proportion of patients who visited ED due to injuries unrelated to the playground equipment use was 57.8%. The majority of Cs injury was upper extremity fractures (68.1%). The risk factors for admission were the 6- to 11-year old age group (OR 5.7, 95% CI 1.3-25.0) and public playground (OR 2.4, 95% CI 1.1-5.3); the population attributable factor of these factors was 51.3% and 36.0%, respectively.This study shows that approximately 60% of the patients visited ED due to injury unrelated to the playground equipment use. The risk factors of Cs injuries were ages 6 to 11 and public playgrounds. The results of the study can be helpful to formulate the prevention policy against playground injury.
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Affiliation(s)
- Dongbum Suh
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University Boramae Hospital, Seoul
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- Kangwon National University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul
| | - Do Kyun Kim
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul
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