Evaluating a Website for Parents of Injured Children

Evaluating a Website for Parents of Injured Children

The purpose of the current protocol is to evaluate the ability of the AfterTheInjury website to increase parent knowledge and skills.

The purpose of the current protocol is to evaluate the ability of the AfterTheInjury website to increase parent knowledge and skills. Primary objective is to compare website condition vs control with regard to (a) immediate parent learning outcomes and (b) coping assistance provided by parents as reported at 6 wks. Secondary objective is to compare conditions as above with regard to child and parent PTS symptoms at 6 wks.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Children age 6 through 17 who sustained an injury within the past 2 months and their parents.
2. Have access to the Internet at home (for Stage 3 only)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Parent does not read or understand English
2. Child's injury is due to participation in organized sports
3. Child's injury is due to suspected abuse or family violence