Comprehensive review of the ThinkFirst injury prevention programs: A 30-Year success story for organized neurosurgery

Emily H. Youngers; Kayt Zundel; Deborah Gerhardstein; Mariela Martínez; Carlos Bertrán; Mark R. Proctor; Mark A. Spatola; Edward A. Neuwelt

doi:10.1093/neuros/nyx053

Comprehensive review of the ThinkFirst injury prevention programs: A 30-Year success story for organized neurosurgery

Emily H. Youngers, Kayt Zundel, Deborah Gerhardstein, Mariela Martínez, Carlos Bertrán, Mark R. Proctor, Mark A. Spatola, Edward A. Neuwelt

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Abstract

Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries are major public health issues causing significant death and long-term disability in the United States, with higher incidences in young and older adults. The ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on injury prevention education and awareness for people of all ages, with a particular focus on educating children, teens, and young adults. ThinkFirst chapters have evaluated the effectiveness of the ThinkFirst programs in both children and teens by demonstrating significant improvement in knowledge regarding high-risk behaviors postintervention. Here, we review the available literature studying the efficacy of the ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation programs, outline current ThinkFirst activity, and discuss future directions of the program. This review discusses the efforts of a number of ThinkFirst chapters in terms of research, legislation, and public communication. It showcases the success of ThinkFirst interventions and suggests future directions which can help improve national injury prevention efforts.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	416-421
Number of pages	6
Journal	Clinical Neurosurgery
Volume	81
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/neuros/nyx053
State	Published - Sep 1 2017

Keywords

Brain injury
Injury prevention
Spinal cord injury
Traumatic injury

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Surgery
Clinical Neurology

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