Post-concussion education for families for Emergencies
This study is evaluating whether a toolkit can help improve concussion education for parents.
See full descriptionAbout the trial for Emergencies
Treatment Groups
This trial involves 2 different treatments. Post-concussion Education For Families is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will all receive the same treatment. There is no placebo group. The treatments being tested are not being studied for commercial purposes.
Eligibility
This trial is for patients born any sex aged 18 and younger. There are 5 eligibility criteria to participate in this trial as listed below.
Approximate Timelines
Measurement Requirements
This trial is evaluating whether Post-concussion education for families will improve 2 primary outcomes and 2 secondary outcomes in patients with Emergencies. Measurement will happen over the course of Immediately post-visit, two weeks post-visit.
Who is running the study
Principal InvestigatorPatient Q & A Section
What causes emergencies?
The causes of emergencies are manifold. There is a complex interplay between factors that cause one emergency and those that cause another emergency. For the majority of cases, the cause of an emergency remains unclear.\n
What are the latest developments in post-concussion education for families for therapeutic use?
Post-concussion education is very effective in improving communication skills in parents and families about emergency healthcare services and post-traumatic symptoms following the concussion. This information will enable them to improve the post-concussion management and will optimize the return to daily activities among these young athletes and the family members who care for them.
What are common treatments for emergencies?
Common interventions for emergencies include first aid, emergency medical treatment, referral to hospital, medication treatment and more. It is important for patients to carry an emergency kit, have a first aid knowledge and first aid protocol. However, emergency treatment can be as good as treatment of a chronic condition. As to what treatments should be undertaken in a hospital emergency room there is large variation in local practice. There is a need for more evidence about what is most effective for particular emergency care providers and what treatments are best provided in hospitals during emergencies. To do that there is a need to systematically identify and measure differences in treatments across regions and across countries.
What are the signs of emergencies?
The signs of acute conditions usually include fever, increased respiratory rate and tenderness on examination. The signs of complications include dyspnea or chest pain. The signs of life-threatening conditions often include sudden and marked loss of consciousness or a drop in blood pressure.\n
Can emergencies be cured?
Emergent conditions are often difficult to cure and often difficult to diagnose. This can often be accomplished in < 1 week with proper diagnostic tests in < 2 weeks.
How many people get emergencies a year in the United States?
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) estimates 4.9 million emergencies a year in the United States, representing 1.4% of all emergency department visits. In this population, 1 in 7 visits was an emergency. Most of these visits had an unknown need for immediate hospital care. These data may help emergency physicians better plan emergency department patient flow.
What is emergencies?
The Emergency Department (ED) has been described as a 'crisis department' or 'acute care unit'. The role of the Emergency Department in the NHS is the focal point for the acute medical management of the patient and the management of emergencies caused by such acute problems as accident and disease, usually presenting as self-limited illnesses that could not be adequately treated at home, by general practitioners, or by general practitioners' assistants. This can be regarded as an important role for a 'crisis department' or 'acute care unit'. The concept has been debated in the literature and various views exist on the balance of the two models, the 'crisis department' and 'emergencies' approach.
What is the primary cause of emergencies?
Primary causes of emergencies have largely been reported in the literature and consist of a variety of factors. Further investigation is required to provide evidence to guide decision making in emergency medicine.
Is post-concussion education for families safe for people?
The current study indicated no adverse effects to a program of informational post-test counseling on PCML, post-concussion symptoms, or physical function for the participants. The use of such post-test counseling interventions in emergency departments for PCML is not harmful. The findings suggest the value of post-test counseling as a useful post-concussion intervention and further support the provision of post-test educational information and an opportunity for people to ask questions to their primary care provider and answer these questions via telephone.
What is the latest research for emergencies?
[In emergency medicine], research is important for patient care at the bedside, but it is not the only way to find help for those in need. There are many types of research, and it is crucial to be mindful of the importance of all the information presented to people in a timely way. There are many ways that you can get involved in [medical research]. You can read [published and unpublished emergency medicine research here.]\n
Have there been any new discoveries for treating emergencies?
There are a lot of treatments in the realm of Emergency Departments that are being discussed, but there is virtually no consensus on how to treat an emergency correctly. Therefore, more attention and more definitive evidence needs to be found regarding the emergency care process.
Does emergencies run in families?
The majority of patients with SJS/TEN were related through the maternal line. This suggests a shared gene defect may confer susceptibility to drug-induced systemic adverse reactions. Therefore, early recognition of a possible relative who has a family history of a particular skin condition may be beneficial.