Analyzes sports injury claims against colleges and universities in recent years to help administrators better understand and minimize liability risks for certain curricular and cocurricular activities. Reviews court cases in areas of duty of care and negligence and proximate cause, and discusses defenses. (Author/NB)

The Reliable Digits (RD) method of detecting malingering developed by M. Greiffenstein, J. Baker, and T. Gola (1994) was studied with 47 mild brain injury litigating and 49 mild brain injury nonlitigating participants. Results support the previous finding that the validity of each of the specific neuropsychological tests for brain injury should be…

Study compared rates of violent victimization of youth aged 12 to 17 to that of adults, using the National Crime Victimization Survey. Results showed that juveniles were more likely than adults to be victims of violent crime and suffer from a crime-related injury. Disparities were present for males and females, Whites and Blacks, and persons from…

Illustrates how evaluating the Oklahoma City Smoke Alarm Project increased its success in reducing residential fire-related injuries and deaths. The program distributed and tested smoke alarms in residential dwellings and offered educational materials on fire prevention and safety. Evaluation provided sound data on program processes and outcomes,…

Describes pilot studies of the Edinburgh Extended Glasgow Outcome Scale (EEGOS), designed to retain the advantages of the GOS (a measure commonly used in head injury research) but to allow comparison of recovery patterns in behavioral, cognitive, and physical function. Studies show that the interrater reliability of the EEGOS is comparable to that…

A survey mailed to 200 British mountain bike leaders found that rates of cycling accidents and injuries were greater in forests and woodlands than on terrain where a license is required to lead groups of young cyclists. Excessive speed was mentioned in most accidents, coupled with poor use of breaks in many cases. (SV)

In light of potentially erroneous and confusing judicial decisions regarding liability in hazing injuries, this article canvasses the many issues and precedents concerning hazing litigation, sorts through and adds context to them, and provides critical analysis and suggestions to lesson liability to Greek organizations. (EV)

Data from 348 patients (mean age 37) with postacute spinal cord injury revealed that 95% reported at least 1 secondary problem, and 58% reported 3 or more. The number and severity of complications varied with time since the injury. Obesity, pain, spasticity, urinary tract infections, pressure sores, and lack of social integration were common…

This report by the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provides data from an ongoing study of the high number of BB and pellet gun related injuries to children and adolescents. It urges parent supervision and determination of effectiveness of technological, regulatory, environmental, and…

Examined the self-perceived continuing education needs of certified athletic trainers and factors affecting those needs. Survey data indicated that trainers perceived some to moderate need for continuing education in all domains investigated, particularly in the areas of rehabilitation of athletic injuries and programs for the back and neck.…

A 20-year review of literature on return to work outcomes for ill or injured persons found that research is largely atheoretical and the knowledge base fragmented. The Occupational Competence Model can fill this gap by reflecting the multidimensional nature of work disability (personal, environmental, and occupational dimensions) and factors…

Offers advice on building and equipping a college athletic training room that can serve in preventing and treating athletic injuries. Issues concerning space utilization, protecting confidentiality, and making accommodations for amenities such as hydrotherapy pools are addressed. (GR)

Discusses the issues of risk, liability, and fun when landscaping playgrounds with safety in mind. The importance of playground surfaces and several preventive measures landscapers can use to reduce the risk of injury are discussed. Concluding comments address playground design features and liability. (GR)

Assessed children's recall of injury and hospital treatment 2 years after injury. Found that children recalled injury details better than treatment. Amount recalled decreased only for hospital treatment details; accuracy decreased for both injury and treatment. An extra interview 1 year after injury helped only younger children recall hospital…

Objective: To assess the phenomenology and predictive factors of personality change due to traumatic brain injury. Method: Children (N = 177), aged 5 to 14 years with traumatic brain injury from consecutive admissions to five trauma centers, were followed prospectively at baseline and 6 months with semistructured psychiatric interviews. Injury…