Implementing Universal Firearm Injury Prevention Interventions across Pediatric Trauma Centers: A type II hybrid effectiveness-implementation study protocol
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This hybrid effectiveness-implementation study examines how to systematically deploy firearm injury prevention interventions across pediatric trauma centers. The protocol addresses the critical gap between evidence-based safe storage counseling recommendations and their adoption in clinical practice, targeting the leading cause of death in youth ages 1-19.
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- Firearms are the leading cause of death in children ages 1-19, with non-fatal injuries twice as common as deaths.
- Safe firearm storage significantly reduces pediatric suicide, homicide, and unintentional firearm deaths.
- 4.6 million U.S. children live in homes with loaded, unlocked firearms—a preventable risk factor.
- AAP and ACS recommend routine firearm injury prevention counseling in clinical practice for over a decade.
- This study protocol tests implementation of universal firearm safety interventions across pediatric trauma centers.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Implementing Universal Firearm Injury Prevention Interventions across Pediatric Trauma Centers: A type II hybrid effectiveness-implementation study protocol. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2026-05-05. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/12000
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