Abusive Head Trauma in the Pediatric Patient-Prevention

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses the prevention of abusive head trauma and child maltreatment through strengthening families, providing continuing education for healthcare providers, and implementing interventions like positive parenting, universal and targeted interventions, effective discipline practices, and screening for psychosocial risk factors. The importance of educating parents about infant crying, promoting safe environments, and utilizing programs like the Period of Purple Crying and home visitation programs in preventing abuse is highlighted. Studies show that these interventions can reduce abusive head trauma hospitalizations, leading to significant cost savings and improved child safety. The role of pediatric forensic nurses in advocating for prevention, supporting families, and promoting positive parenting practices is emphasized to make a difference for vulnerable infants. The transcript also includes references for further information on the topic.

Keywords

prevention of abusive head trauma

child maltreatment

strengthening families

continuing education for healthcare providers

positive parenting

universal and targeted interventions

pediatric forensic nurses