Promoting Firearm Injury Prevention and Advocacy as Pediatric Surgeons: A Call to Action From the APSA/AAP Advocacy Committee.
Advocacy
Counseling
Firearm safety
Injury prevention
Pediatrics
Journal
Journal of pediatric surgery
ISSN: 1531-5037
Titre abrégé: J Pediatr Surg
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 0052631
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
05 Dec 2023
05 Dec 2023
Historique:
received:
07
09
2023
revised:
14
11
2023
accepted:
20
11
2023
medline:
2
1
2024
pubmed:
2
1
2024
entrez:
30
12
2023
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Firearm injuries have become the leading cause of death among American children. Here we review the scope of the problem, and the pivotal role pediatric surgeons have in preventing pediatric firearm injury. Specific methods for screening and counseling are reviewed, as well as how to overcome barriers. Community and hospital resources as well as organizational efforts are discussed. Finally, a path for surgeon advocacy is outlined as is a call to action for the pediatric surgeon, as we are uniquely poised to identify pediatric patients and deliver timely interventions to reduce the impact of firearm violence. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38160188
pii: S0022-3468(23)00697-8
doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.11.013
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Informations de copyright
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