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- Title
Prevention and recognition of abusive head trauma: training for healthcare professionals in Vietnam.
- Authors
Fraser, Jennifer A.; Flemington, Tara; Doan, Thi Ngoc Diep; Hoang, Minh Tu Van; Doan, Thi Le Binh; Ha, Manh Tuan
- Abstract
<bold>Aim: </bold>This study presents results from an intervention designed to improve identification and response to abusive head trauma in a tertiary paediatric hospital in Vietnam.<bold>Methods: </bold>One hundred and sixteen healthcare professionals (paediatric medical and nursing staff) completed a clinical training programme and participated in its evaluation. A pre-post-test and follow-up design was used to evaluate the outcomes. Questionnaires were used to collect data prior to training, at six weeks and at six months. Generalised linear modelling was used to examine changes in diagnostic skills and knowledge of the consequences of shaken baby syndrome (SBS) (a form of abusive head trauma), its prevention and treatment.<bold>Results: </bold>At baseline, awareness and knowledge reflected no former abusive head trauma training. Following the intervention, participants had an increased awareness of shaken baby syndrome and the potential consequences of shaking infants and had acquired techniques to inform parents how to manage the crying infant.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>The intervention was effective in raising awareness of shaken baby syndrome and its consequences amongst the participating healthcare professionals in Vietnam. Training can improve detection and prevention of abusive head trauma, and the intervention has the potential to be adapted for similar settings internationally.
- Subjects
VIETNAM; HEAD injuries; SHAKEN baby syndrome; MEDICAL personnel; TREATMENT effectiveness; CHILD abuse; DISEASE relapse prevention; CLINICAL competence; LONGITUDINAL method; PREVENTION; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
Acta Paediatrica, 2017, Vol 106, Issue 10, p1608
- ISSN
0803-5253
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1111/apa.13977