2025
Connecticut providers knowledge and attitudes towards use of extreme risk protection orders.
Pandya N, Dodington J, Jacob J, Raskin S. Connecticut providers knowledge and attitudes towards use of extreme risk protection orders. Inj Epidemiol 2025, 12: 17. PMID: 40108727, DOI: 10.1186/s40621-025-00565-1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2024
Child Fatality Review.
Batra EK, Quinlan K, Palusci VJ, Needelman H, Collier A, AAP SECTION ON CHILD DEATH REVIEW AND PREVENTION, COUNCIL ON INJURY, VIOLENCE, AND POISON PREVENTION, COUNCIL ON CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. Child Fatality Review. Pediatrics 2024, 153 PMID: 38374813, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2023-065481.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2023
A multicenter evaluation of pediatric emergency department injury visits during the COVID-19 pandemic
Hanson H, Formica M, Laraque-Arena D, Zonfrillo M, Desai P, O’Neil J, Unni P, Johnson E, Cobb P, Agarwal M, Beckworth K, Schroter S, Strotmeyer S, Donnelly K, Middelberg L, Morse A, Dodington J, Latuska R, Anderson B, Lawson K, Valente M, Levas M, Kiragu A, Monroe K, Ruest S, Lee L, Charyk Stewart T, Attridge M, Haasz M, Jafri M, McIntire A, Rogers S, Uspal N, Blanchard A, Hazeltine M, Riech T, Jennissen C, Model L, Fu Q, Clukies L, Juang D, Ruda M, Prince J, Chao S, Yorkgitis B, Pomerantz W. A multicenter evaluation of pediatric emergency department injury visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Injury Epidemiology 2023, 10: 66. PMID: 38093383, PMCID: PMC10717699, DOI: 10.1186/s40621-023-00476-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPediatric emergency departmentInjury-related visitsPED visitsInjury visitsMean Injury Severity ScoreCOVID-19 pandemicCut/pierceInjury prevention initiativesInjury Severity ScoreMain study outcomeMechanism of injuryProportion of injuriesCross-sectional studyCause of deathMotor vehicle occupantsMethodsThis multicenterInjury hospitalizationsEmergency departmentInjury patternsRevision codesSeverity scoreChildren 1International ClassificationMulticenter evaluationInjuryImplementation of an emerging hospital-based violence intervention program: a multimethod study
Schenck C, Dodington J, Paredes L, Gawel M, Nedd A, Vega P, O’Neill K. Implementation of an emerging hospital-based violence intervention program: a multimethod study. Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2023, 8: e001120. PMID: 38020854, PMCID: PMC10660964, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2023-001120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHospital-based violence intervention programsInpatient admissionsViolence intervention programsFirearm injuriesCommunity-based case managementLarge trauma centersIntervention programsViolent reinjuryFear of disclosureClinician surveyReferral patternsTrauma centerPsychological health outcomesPatient outcomesElevated riskViolent injuryCredible messengersHealth outcomesCase managementMental healthInjuryReinjuryAdmissionPotential participantsMultimethod evaluationA pilot clinical trial of the Screening and Tool for Awareness and Relief of Trauma for survivors of gun violence
O'Neill K, Schenck C, Vega P, Gawel M, Dodington J. A pilot clinical trial of the Screening and Tool for Awareness and Relief of Trauma for survivors of gun violence. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2023, 96: 641-649. PMID: 37602906, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000004121.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStart interventionTrial designWedge clusterSuccessful trial designPilot clinical trialBehavioral intervention trialMental health disordersMental health interventionsMixed-methods study designSignificant sequelaeIntervention trialsClinical trialsMethods study designTreatment groupsHigh followHealth disordersImportant study parametersHealth interventionsConcordance rateFirst monthIntervention fidelityPersistent traumaStudy designPilot studyTrialsAssault Injury and Community Violence
Raman U, Coupet E, Dodington J. Assault Injury and Community Violence. Pediatric Clinics Of North America 2023, 70: 1103-1114. PMID: 37865433, DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2023.06.007.ChaptersIntimate Partner Violence: Role of the Pediatrician.
Thackeray J, Livingston N, Ragavan MI, Schaechter J, Sigel E, COUNCIL ON CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, COUNCIL ON INJURY, VIOLENCE, AND POISON PREVENTION. Intimate Partner Violence: Role of the Pediatrician. Pediatrics 2023, 152 PMID: 37337842, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2023-062509.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsChild Pedestrian Safety.
Kendi S, Johnston B, Hoffman B, Agran P, Culyba A, Dodington J, Lee L, McFadden T, Monroe K, Tenenbein M, Quinlan K, Beno S, Dixon C, Dunn L, Midgett J, Miller B, Qualters J, Kozial B. Child Pedestrian Safety. Pediatrics 2023, 152 PMID: 37337837, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2023-062506.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsAmerican AcademyPediatrics policy statementEvidence-based adviceCommunity pediatriciansSevere injuriesPublic healthPediatriciansChild pedestriansSafety precautionsActive transportationSpecific risksSafetyRiskIndependent mobilityDistracted walkingDifferent agesPedestrian educationPedestrian safetyTraffic fatalitiesInjuryPediatricsEpidemiology and Prevention of Child Pedestrian Injury.
Kendi S, Johnston B, Hoffman B, Agran P, Culyba A, Dodington J, Lee L, McFadden T, Monroe K, Tenenbein M, Quinlan K, Beno S, Dixon C, Dunn L, Midgett J, Miller B, Qualters J, Kozial B. Epidemiology and Prevention of Child Pedestrian Injury. Pediatrics 2023, 152 PMID: 37337844, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2023-062508.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsPrevious policy statementChild pedestrian injuriesPublic healthChild pedestrian safetyTransportation injuriesPolicy statementsEvidence basePedestrian injuriesSafety initiativesInjuryChild pedestriansPolicy recommendationsSafety precautionsActive transportationSpecific risksSafetyRiskIndependent mobilityDistracted walkingDifferent agesHealthPedestrian safetyPedestrian educationReportUrban designEmergency department visits in Connecticut for survivors of sexual assault before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Yang D, Cordone A, Sun W, Gawel M, Sangal R, Dodington J. Emergency department visits in Connecticut for survivors of sexual assault before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2023, 67: 97-99. PMID: 36842427, PMCID: PMC9927790, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2023.02.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency departmentChart reviewCOVID-19 pandemicMedical careRetrospective chart reviewStructured chart reviewUrban emergency departmentCare of survivorsLong-term careED presentationsWhite/CaucasianED treatmentSurvivorsCarePatientsSexual assaultMonthsPandemicDepartmentSexual assault survivorsReviewAssault survivorsCaucasiansFirearm Injury Prevention Advocacy Lessons Learned and Future Directions
Behrens D, Haasz M, Dodington J, Lee L. Firearm Injury Prevention Advocacy Lessons Learned and Future Directions. Pediatric Clinics Of North America 2023, 70: 67-82. PMID: 36402472, DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2022.09.002.ChaptersAdvocacy training tool for pediatric residents to strengthen firearm safety laws
Risney S, Hollon H, Dodington J. Advocacy training tool for pediatric residents to strengthen firearm safety laws. Frontiers In Pediatrics 2023, 10: 1095120. PMID: 36704145, PMCID: PMC9871754, DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.1095120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFirearm injuriesInjury prevention principlesFirearm injury preventionCause of deathPediatric firearm injuriesMotor vehicle crashesPediatric injuriesCommon causeInjury preventionChild access prevention lawsPediatric residentsInjuryVehicle crashesGreater advocacyPrevention principlesTraining toolCauseAdvocacy effortsPrevention LawPrevention
2022
Emergency Medicine: The Philadelphia Guide: Inpatient Pediatrics
Dodington J, Aronson PL. Emergency Medicine. In: Shah SS, Ronan JC, Catallozzi M, Frank G. eds. The Philadelphia Guide: Inpatient Pediatrics, 3e. McGraw Hill; 2022.ChaptersFirearm-Related Injuries and Deaths in Children and Youth: Injury Prevention and Harm Reduction.
Lee L, Fleegler E, Goyal M, Doh K, Laraque-Arena D, Hoffman B, Culyba A, Dodington J, Johnston B, Kendi S, Kiragu A, McFadden T, Osterhoudt K, Tenenbein M, Quinlan K, Dixon C, Beno S, Kozial B, Delgado A. Firearm-Related Injuries and Deaths in Children and Youth: Injury Prevention and Harm Reduction. Pediatrics 2022, 150 PMID: 36207776, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-060070.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsFirearm injuriesHarm reductionInjury preventionMotor vehicle-related injuriesFirearm injury preventionVehicle-related injuriesEffective prevention interventionsCause of deathPediatric firearm injuriesYears of ageCommunity-level interventionsFirearm violenceMental health consequencesPublic health crisisViolence intervention programsYouth 0Prevention interventionsAnticipatory guidancePublic health advocatesImportant causeInjuryHealth consequencesProtective factorsSafe firearm storageUS youthFirearm-Related Injuries and Deaths in Children and Youth.
Lee L, Fleegler E, Goyal M, Doh K, Laraque-Arena D, Hoffman B, Hoffman B, Culyba A, Dodington J, Johnston B, Kendi S, Kiragu A, McFadden T, Osterhoudt K, Tenenbein M, Quinlan K, Dixon C, Beno S, Kozial B, Delgado A. Firearm-Related Injuries and Deaths in Children and Youth. Pediatrics 2022, 150 PMID: 36207778, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-060071.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsFirearm injuriesCommunity-based intervention programCause of deathYears of ageMechanism of deathPediatric suicidePublic health crisisEmergency departmentPrimary careYouth 0Anticipatory guidancePublic health advocatesSuicidal ideationInjuryHealth systemMental healthHigh lethalityDeathEquipment provisionHealth advocatesIntervention programsDecreased rateFirearm deathsHealth crisisMultipronged approachThe effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on community violence in Connecticut
O'Neill KM, Dodington J, Gawel M, Borrup K, Shapiro DS, Gates J, Gregg S, Becher RD. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on community violence in Connecticut. The American Journal Of Surgery 2022, 225: 775-780. PMID: 36253316, PMCID: PMC9540704, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.10.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommunity violenceCOVID-19 pandemicTrauma registry dataViolence-related traumaLarge-scale morbiditySystemic healthPatient presentationRegistry dataPre-COVID periodTraumaLinear regression modelsCOVID periodNegative healthRegression modelsPandemicHealthCOVID pandemicMorbidityInjuryMortalityLatinx communitiesSocial inequitiesUnited States Emergency Department Screening for Drug Use Among Assault-Injured Individuals: A Systematic Review
Coupet E, Dodington J, Brackett A, Vaca FE. United States Emergency Department Screening for Drug Use Among Assault-Injured Individuals: A Systematic Review. Western Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2022, 23: 443-450. PMID: 35980419, PMCID: PMC9391011, DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2022.5.55475.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug useSystematic reviewNon-duplicated studiesModifiable risk factorsEmergency Department ScreeningEmergency department settingBusy emergency department settingMeta-analysis protocolMedical Subject Headings termsPreferred Reporting ItemsSubject Headings termsFull-text articlesOvid AMEDTreatment initiationCochrane CENTRALOvid EmbaseDirect referralRisk factorsDepartment settingPharmacological interventionsCommon drugsReporting ItemsTreatment servicesClinical modelScreen questionsAbsolute versus relative socioeconomic disadvantage and homicide: a spatial ecological case–control study of US zip codes
Gobaud AN, Mehranbod CA, Dong B, Dodington J, Morrison CN. Absolute versus relative socioeconomic disadvantage and homicide: a spatial ecological case–control study of US zip codes. Injury Epidemiology 2022, 9: 7. PMID: 35216633, PMCID: PMC8876118, DOI: 10.1186/s40621-022-00371-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEvaluation of Firearm-related Reinjury in Connecticut: An Opportunity for Gun Violence Prevention
O'Neill KM, Jean RA, Dodington J, Davis K, Becher RD. Evaluation of Firearm-related Reinjury in Connecticut: An Opportunity for Gun Violence Prevention. Journal Of Surgical Research 2022, 274: 23-30. PMID: 35121547, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2021.12.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFirearm-related injuriesFirearm injuriesYale New Haven Health SystemMedical record dataChief Medical ExaminerCohort studyTrauma patientsGun violence preventionConnecticut OfficePatient controlsPatientsInjuryHealth systemRelevant covariatesPrevention effortsRecord dataViolence prevention effortsReinjuryMedical examinersMortalityFirearm violenceRiskViolence preventionHomicide mortalityYears
2021
Firework-related injuries treated at emergency departments in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 compared to 2018–2019
Maassel N, Saccary A, Solomon D, Stitelman D, Xu Y, Li F, Christison-Lagay E, Dodington J. Firework-related injuries treated at emergency departments in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 compared to 2018–2019. Injury Epidemiology 2021, 8: 65. PMID: 34758871, PMCID: PMC8579722, DOI: 10.1186/s40621-021-00358-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNational Electronic Injury Surveillance SystemFireworks-related injuriesEmergency departmentElectronic Injury Surveillance SystemNational estimatesConsumer Product Safety Commission dataInjury Surveillance SystemCOVID-19 pandemicStudy inclusionInjury informationInjuryMonthly injurySame time periodUS Census dataNational decreaseMonthsSurveillance systemConsumer fireworksUnited StatesProportional increaseYearsDepartmentPandemicResultsThereEpidemiology