Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center

New research shows program effective in educating parents about prevention of shaken baby syndrome

A new study found that an educational program increasing knowledge of infant crying and its prevention increased mother's awareness and sharing of strategies for coping with frustrating infant cries. The PURPLE Crying Program showed a 6% increase in knowledge about crying and shaking among mothers.

SourceHarborview Injury Prevention and Research Center·JournalPEDIATRICS·DateMar 2, 2009

National study finds post-traumatic stress disorder common among injured patients

A national study found that post-traumatic stress disorder and depression were prevalent among injured patients one year after suffering a serious injury. Injured patients diagnosed with PTSD or depression were six times more likely to not have returned to work in the year following the injury.

SourceHarborview Injury Prevention and Research Center·JournalAnnals of Surgery·DateSep 11, 2008