Primary objective:The aim of this study is to investigate the number of children using a bicycle helmet after visiting the emergency department (ED) following a bicycle accident compared to children who have not.Secondary objective:The secondary…
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Health condition
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The main study parameter is helmet use.
Secondary outcome
The secondary parameter is attitude towards helmet use.
Background summary
Literature shows that helmet use is essential in the prevention of severe head
injuries among children involved in bicycle accidents. However, helmet use in
children remains low. Therefore, it is relevant to investigate the reason why
helmet use among children is still low. In addition, it is unclear whether
experiencing a serious bicycle accident influences helmet use and attitude
towards helmet use among children.
Study objective
Primary objective:
The aim of this study is to investigate the number of children using a bicycle
helmet after visiting the emergency department (ED) following a bicycle
accident compared to children who have not.
Secondary objective:
The secondary objective is to investigate children*s attitude towards helmet
use after visiting the ED following a bicycle accident compared to children who
have not.
Other objectives:
To investigate the association between period of time after visiting the ED and
attitude towards helmet use.
To investigate the association between type of injuries and attitude towards
helmet use.
Study design
case control study
Study burden and risks
A short, questionnaire will be administered. It takes around 10 minutes. There
are no invasive interventions and thereby the risk and burden associated with
participation in this study is considered low. Participants younger than 12
years will be interviewed. This takes around 20 minutes.
Dr. Molewaterplein 40
Rotterdam 3015 GD
NL
Dr. Molewaterplein 40
Rotterdam 3015 GD
NL
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Inclusion criteria
To be eligible for participation in this study, a patient must meet all of the
following criteria:
- Presentation at the ED of the Erasmus MC in Rotterdam between January 2017
and June 2024 after a bicycle accident.
- Informed consent is obtained
- Aged between 6 and 18 years at moment of inclusion
- A maximum score on the Glasgow Coma Scale at the time the questionnaire is
administered.
- Time between accident and questionnaire is at least 3 months
Inclusion criteria for the control group:
- Informed consent is obtained
- Using a bicycle
- Aged between 6 and 18 years at moment of inclusion
Exclusion criteria
Patients who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from
participation in this study:
- A non-bicycle accident (e.g. pedestrian, scooter, car)
- Being a bicycle passenger
- Linguistic barrier (unable to answer questions in Dutch or English)
Exclusion criteria for the control group:
- Presentation to any emergency department after a bicycle accident in the past.
- Being a bicycle passenger
- Linguistic barrier (unable to answer questions in Dutch or English)
Design
Recruitment
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Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL86991.078.24 |