Preventing abusive head trauma: what do frontline healthcare workers (HCW) know about normal infant crying?

IF 2 4区 医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS BMJ Paediatrics Open Pub Date : 2024-12-29 DOI:10.1136/bmjpo-2024-003120
Freya Guinness, Ciara O'Neill, Brian Keating, Michelle Walsh, Farhana Sharif
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It is well reported that one of the main precipitants of abusive head trauma (AHT) is frequent and consistent periods of crying. The cornerstones in the management of excessive infant crying are reassurance and education. Our study showed a knowledge deficit in frontline healthcare workers (HCW) understanding of normal infant crying. We received 122 survey responses. 40% of respondents did not feel that 'walking away and leaving a baby for a limited time in a safe space' was a valid method of soothing. This highlights the need for better HCW education on normal infant crying to help prevent AHT.

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预防虐待性头部创伤:一线医护人员(HCW)对婴儿正常哭声了解多少?
据报道,虐待性头部创伤(AHT)的主要诱因之一是频繁和持续的哭泣。管理婴儿过度哭闹的基石是安抚和教育。我们的研究显示一线医护人员(HCW)对正常婴儿哭闹的理解存在知识缺陷。我们收到122份调查回复。40%的受访者不认为“走开,把孩子留在一个安全的地方一段时间”是一种有效的安抚方法。这突出表明需要更好地对婴儿正常哭闹进行母婴教育,以帮助预防AHT。
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BMJ Paediatrics Open
BMJ Paediatrics Open Medicine-Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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