Publication Date: April 23, 2020
Citation: Al-Hajj S, Pawliuk C, Smith J, Zheng A, Pike I. History of injury in a developing country: a scoping review of injury literature in Lebanon. (2020 Apr). Journal of Public Health, fdaa043. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdaa043 View Publication
Classification: _Full Collection, All Journal Articles, Home Safety, Road Safety, Systematic Review, Trends & Patterns, Violence
Author(s): Al-Hajj S, Pawliuk C, Pike I, Smith J, Zheng A
Publication Date: September 4, 2019
A child’s risk of death or injury in a residential fire was greatly reduced in neighbourhoods with larger than average households.
Classification: _Full Collection, All Journal Articles, Children & Youth, Fire and Burns, Home Safety, Parents
Author(s): Beaulieu E, Pike I, Smith J, Zheng A
Publication Date: April 2, 2019
The purpose of this study is to aid inspectors by determining whether certain jurisdiction types, living spaces in the home (in particular basements), or equipment in the home carry increased risks for electrical fires and should be inspected with higher priority.
Classification: _Full Collection, All Journal Articles, Evaluation Report, Home Safety, Special Publication
Author(s): Garis L, Pike I, Rajabali F, Turcotte K, Zheng A
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Publication Date: September 23, 2014
Falls are the primary cause of unintentional injuries throughout life, with older adults and children being at highest risk.
Classification: _Full Collection, All Journal Articles, Children & Adults, Fall Prevention, Home Safety, Seniors
Author(s): Feldman F, Robinovitch S, Scott V
Publication Date: May 20, 2014
This article describes the development of two unique educational videos to promote fall injury prevention in long-term care (LTC) settings.
Classification: _Full Collection, All Journal Articles, Communications & Messaging, Fall Prevention, Home Safety, Seniors, Seniors
Author(s): Dilley L, Feldman F, Gaspard G, Gray S, McKay H, Robinovitch S, Scott V, Sims-Gould J, Sixsmith A, Symes B, Woolrych R, Zecevic A
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Publication Date: April 25, 2014
This report provides a synthesis of the relevant research-based evidence on fall prevention for older adults in institutional healthcare settings in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Classification: _Full Collection, Fall Prevention, Home Safety, Seniors, Seniors, Special Publication
Author(s): Bornstein S, Gillam S, Kean R, O’Brien S, Scott V
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Publication Date: November 20, 2011
The aim of this study is to evaluate Too Hot for Tots! in its ability to change knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) around the perception of burn risk, and to highlight burn prevention efforts that can be taken by parents and caregivers of children less than 5 years of age.
Classification: _Full Collection, Children & Youth, Fire and Burns, Home Safety
Author(s): Babul S, Turcotte K
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Publication Date: February 17, 2011
This study further cites that the cribs and playpens “represents an unacceptable level of danger, highlighting the need for continued improvements in product design, especially to prevent falls from cribs.”
Classification: _Full Collection, All Journal Articles, Consumer Products, Home Safety, Injury Topics, Play Spaces
Author(s): McKenzie L, Rochette L, Smith G, Yeh E
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