Operation Save a Life: Massachusetts General Hospital Trauma Center's Program to Educate Drivers on the Dangers of Driving While Intoxicated

Petrovick presents a case study of a health education program presented by the Trauma Center of Massachusetts General Hospital. A drunk-driving simulator was set up at a local shopping mall, and driving-age high school students, as well as local media, were invited to participate.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of emergency nursing 2007-04, Vol.33 (2), p.154-157
Main Author: Petrovick, Laurie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidents, Traffic - prevention & control
Alcoholic Intoxication
Automobile Driving
Case studies
Drunk driving
Emergency medical care
Health education
Health Education - methods
Hospitals, General
Humans
Massachusetts
Media coverage
Program Development
Program Evaluation
Secondary school students
Simulators
Traffic accidents & safety
Trauma Centers
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Summary:Petrovick presents a case study of a health education program presented by the Trauma Center of Massachusetts General Hospital. A drunk-driving simulator was set up at a local shopping mall, and driving-age high school students, as well as local media, were invited to participate.
ISSN:0099-1767
1527-2966
DOI:10.1016/j.jen.2006.11.011