Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2019
Publication Source
Perspectives on Early Childhood Psychology and Education
Abstract
This study evaluated a training procedure designed to increase low-income parents’ awareness of traumatic brain injury (TBI), knowledge of what to do for a suspected head injury, and confidence related to TBI response. Participants included 40 parents from low-income households who attended one of six identical 1-hour training sessions about preschool injury and TBI. The training utilized direct instruction, videos, discussion of scenarios, and an in-person helmet fitting. Results of a pre- and post-test indicated that the training significantly increased parent awareness, knowledge, and confidence related to TBI. Suggestions are provided for how educators and mental health professionals can structure and implement educational training programs about TBI for parents of preschoolers.
Inclusive pages
95-116
ISBN/ISSN
978-1-935625-35-3
Document Version
Postprint
Publisher
Pace University Press
Volume
4
Issue
2
Peer Reviewed
yes
Keywords
traumatic brain injury, concussion, early childhood, preschool, parent training, early intervention
eCommons Citation
Davies, Susan C.; Hundley, Allie E.; and Adams, Shauna M., "Preschool Parent Training for Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention and Response" (2019). Counselor Education and Human Services Faculty Publications. 88.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/edc_fac_pub/88
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Comments
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