Outcomes of these initiatives improved the knowledge and/or the practice of emergency procedures for injury attention, emergency dental procedures or mental health crisis (Psychological First Aid).
Initiative Description: Posters containing information on dental trauma management were displayed in the school medical room, the common room used by staff, and on a notice board for 2 weeks in each school of the intervention group. Study Results: Increased dental first aid knowledge. Reference: Xiaozhong, W., Weiqing, C., Gans, K. M., Colby, S. M., […]
Initiative Description: Educational intervention for staff (teachers and nurses) on traumatic dental injuries (TDI) Study Results: Increased dental first aid knowledge. Reference: McIntyre, J.D. Lee, J.Y., Trope, M., Vann Jr, W.F. (2008) Effectiveness of dental trauma education for elementary school staff. Dental Traumatology; 24: 146–150; doi:10.1111/j.1600-9657.2008.00573.x Level of Evidence: Good
Listen Protect Connect (LPC) https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/132712 Initiative Description: Listen Protect Connect (LPC), a school-based program of Psychological First Aid delivered by non-mental health professionals, to support trauma-exposed children. Study Results: Reduced depressive and posttraumatic stress symptoms from baseline throughout follow-up period. Social support & school connectedness increased significantly. Reference: Ramirez, M., Harland, K., Frederick, M., Shepherd, […]
Initiative Description: Teachers received a modified version of the Youth Mental Health First Aid course. covered departmental policy on mental health issues, common mental disorders in adolescents (depressive and anxiety disorders, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and non-suicidal self-injury) and how to apply the mental health action plan to help students (or specific cases). Study Results: […]
The Teen Mental Health First Aid Initiative https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/take-a-course/course-types/youth/ Initiative Description: The Teen Mental Health First Aid Initiative: involved three 75-minute classroom sessions facilitated by an accredited MHFA Instructor with specific training and experience in youth mental health. The program focuses on developing knowledge and skills in: recognising warning signs that a peer is developing a […]
Initiative Description: The program involved 6 sessions teaching nursing students teaching methods used to deliver skills to school students regarding first‐aid topics, such as definition, wounds, poisoning, chemicals, electrocution, hemorrhage, burns, fractures, choking, as well as BLS. Study Results: Increased first aid knowledge. Reference: Wafik, W., & Tork, H. (2014). Effectiveness of a first-aid intervention […]
Initiative Description: Systematic review on school-based first aid interventions targeting students aged between 10 and 18 years. Study Results: There is generally positive support for improvement in knowledge, skills, and retention of first aid, BLS and/or CPR material following school-based interventions. Research supported programs with longer durations that included both practical and didactic components. A […]
Initiative Description: The course addresses three issues: the broken tooth, nose bleeding and pediatric basic life support (PBLS). The course is divided into 17 didactic modules: each module contains a theoretical lecture, a practical demonstration by the trainer and a session for the trainees to practice under supervision. Study Results: Increased first aid knowledge and […]
Initiative Description: Educational and training program targeting school children was developed and implemented in the chosen school, aiming at improving students’ knowledge about injury prevention and first aid for injuries. The program included a series of lectures, posters, video-presentations and practical injury first aid training program. Study Results: Increased knowledge in safety promotion. Reference: El-Sayed […]
First Aid for Rural Medical Emergencies (F.A.R.M.E.) Initiative Description: First Aid for Rural Medical Emergencies (F.A.R.M.E.)addresses basic steps in accessing emergency medical services, stabilizing accident scenes, delivering first aid, and considering risk factors for preventing injury or illness to rural and farm residents. Study Results: Increased first aid knowledge. Reference: Carruth, A. k., Pryor, S., […]
