Improving firearm safety counseling in pediatric trauma centers
RFA-CE-23-006, Pediatric Trauma Centers RE-AIM at Gun Safety
['FUNDING_R01'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-10900439
This study is all about helping doctors talk to parents and kids about preventing gun injuries in hospitals that treat young patients, making sure they have the right training to do so, so we can keep children safer from gun-related accidents.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10900439 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the delivery of firearm injury and violence prevention counseling to parents and patients in pediatric trauma centers. It aims to identify and address barriers that prevent clinicians from providing this essential counseling, despite its recommendation by national organizations. The project will implement a comprehensive training strategy called ACTFAST, which is designed to improve the effectiveness of firearm injury prevention efforts in a national cohort of pediatric trauma centers. By leveraging previous successes in related interventions, the research team seeks to promote safe firearm storage practices and ultimately reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths among children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include families with children who are at risk of firearm exposure or injury, particularly those visiting pediatric trauma centers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to firearms or are not involved in environments where firearms are present may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of firearm-related injuries and deaths in children by promoting safer storage practices among families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing similar preventive strategies in healthcare settings, indicating a promising approach for firearm injury prevention.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HOOPS, KATHERINE — JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: HOOPS, KATHERINE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.