PCORI-1306-02918 Evaluation of Parent-based Programs to Support Children After Traumatic Injury

Sponsor
Marizen Ramirez (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT02323204
Collaborator
The University of Queensland (Other), Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City (Other), Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (Other), Blank Children's Hospital (Other), Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota (Other)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

Children presenting to the University of Iowa Health Care System (UIHC), Blank Children's Hospital (Blank), Children's Hospital of Minneapolis, and Kansas City Mercy Children's Hospital with an injury resulting in admission will be the sample population. A child will be included if they are 10-17 years old with an unintentional injury. Consenting children and their parents will be asked to complete a series of four questionnaires: before hospital discharge, at 1-month post discharge, 3-months and 6-months post discharge. The parent-child dyads will be randomized (1:1) to receive 1) training in Link for Injured Kids or 2) Trauma Education. The survey completed in the hospital will be a paper survey or online via an iPad, and follow-up surveys can be completed on paper or online.

Aim #1: Assess the feasibility of Link for Injured Kids through qualitative research with parents and providers of previously injured children from UI Children's Hospital.

Aim #2: Through a randomized trial, determine the range of potential psychosocial and behavioral health indicators possibly impacted by Link for Injured Kids. This will identify the types of outcomes which could include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, nonspecific distress, quality of life, absenteeism, school performance, coping skills, communication skills, and access to mental health.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Behavioral: Link for Injured Kids
  • Other: So you've been in an accident
N/A

Detailed Description

Qualitative Phase I. Aim 1: Assess the feasibility of Link for Injured Kids through qualitative research with parents of previous injured children and social workers and pediatric trauma providers from the the children's hospitals. For phase 1 at UIHC, the investigators will hold focus groups with parents and pediatric health providers at the UIHC. The investigators will work with the Ul Pediatric Trauma Nurse Coordinator (Wetjen) to identify parents whose children were previously injured and treated at the UIHC in the past 12 months. These children are logged into the Trauma Alert system.

UIHC: For the focus groups with providers, the investigators will invite emergency medicine physicians, nurses, pediatric psychiatrists and psychologists to participate in one focus group; and social workers and parent advocates to participate in the second focus groups. Participants identified with the assistance of Ms. Wetjen and Dr. Denning (Research Coordinator, Emergency Medicine) will be provided an introductory email about the study and an information sheet. Those interested in attending will be invited to attend the focus group session during a lunch hour.

Blank Children's Hospital: Using the Iowa Trauma Database, Ms. Wetjen, UIHC Pediatric Nurse Trauma Coordinator will work with Blank Children's Hospital Pediatric Trauma Coordinator to identify parents whose children previously received an unintentional injury and were treated at the Blank Children's Hospital in the past 12 months.

Focus groups will last approximately one hour, and will include open-ended questions about the various types of trauma experienced by children, the kinds of psychosocial consequences encountered by traumatized children, and the types of services perceived as available, accessible and acceptable to families particularly from rural Iowa. During the focus groups, participants will be provided a copy of the LPC for Injured Kids manual, and feedback will be solicited from participants about the content of the intervention and its applicability to families from rural Iowa.

As a qualitative study, the sample will be adaptive and purposeful. The investigators anticipate holding the focus group with 6-10 participants. All sessions will be audiotaped and transcribed. Analysis will involve qualitative coding, content analysis, and triangulation.

Phase II: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Aim 2: Through a randomized trial, determine the range of potential psychosocial and behavioral health indicators possibly impacted by the newly developed Link for Injured Kids program. This will identify the types of outcomes which could include PTSD, depression, nonspecific distress, quality of life, absenteeism, school performance, coping skills, communication skills, and access to mental health.

Eligibility: Children with unintentional injuries will be recruited to participate in the randomized trial. Children will be administered the Children's Orientation and Amnesia Test (COAT), which is a measure of orientation to self, place and memory, and those that pass the COAT with a score of at least 55 out of a possible 65 points, will be recruited into the study. One parent of the child will be recruited for participation. Children with intentional injuries will be excluded from the study. Inclusion and exclusion criteria are the same for both randomization groups. Exclusions include non-English speaking, diagnosis of intellectual deficit or psychosis, suicide attempt in the last year, and residential treatment placement in the last year.

Sample Size. The investigators conducted sample size based on testing a moderate effect size of 0.5 standard deviation comparing Trauma Education vs Link. With an alpha of 0.05, a sample size of 134 parent-child dyads in each of the arms (n=268) has 100% power to examine comparisons. The investigators will oversample by 12% for a total n = 300.

Recruitment, Screening and Randomization.

The research team will review patient admission records morning and afternoon/evening to identify eligible patients (unintentional injury admissions between 10-17 years of age). The team will determine if the child meets inclusion criteria by reviewing information collected from EPIC, the electronic health record system at UIHC.

A study team member will be texted if a child is admitted and meets eligibility criteria. The text will not contain identifying information, just a text like "A patient is added to the database." The research team will review the child's medical record to determine if he/she meet eligibility criteria and are going to be admitted. A brief information sheet will be included in the patient's admission packet describing the study and the potential for participation. On a daily basis, the research team will review each child's medical record to determine when the child is likely to be discharged. On the day of discharge or any convenient time recommended by the provider, a member of the research team will present to the child's room to determine if the child has an appropriate level of consciousness to complete the consent process (an orientation score of at least 55), and if appropriate recruit the dyad. The team member will discuss the study and complete the consent process with the dyad in-person. To minimize the possibility of coercion during the consent process, the research team will follow the consent document closely and stress to the dyad that the child's health care will not be affected by participation in the study.

Randomization. After enrollment, each family will be randomly assigned on a rolling basis to either the Link or trauma education arms of the study.

Intervention Training. Parents randomized to the intervention arm will be trained to offer Link to their child as needed. A 20 to 45 minute training session will be offered at the ED or in-patient ward in a private consultation room by a member of the research team. In addition, the investigators will offer training, if desired, at another location outside the hospital during a convenient time. A training manual will be offered to the family. The steps of Link will be taught.

In Link 1, the parents will be taught to use reflective listening skills based on motivational interviewing to obtain information without invasive probing (found to be harmful in the practice of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing). Additionally, the parent will briefly assess current emotional response to the crisis using the modified Kessler-6 screener, a six-item tool that asks about feelings of sadness, nervousness, restlessness, hopelessness, effort, and worthlessness. In Link 2, the psychological first aid interventionist facilitates access to resources and further care if necessary to support their child. Resources are given to the family including a toll-free help line and support for advanced mental health care at UIHC and their local community.

Trauma Education families will not be trained but be given a parent booklet, "So you've been in an accident."

Data Collection.

Data about the injury visit and follow-up visits will be collected from each enrolled child from the medical records. The investigators will collect nature of injury and body location using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9). Additional information collected will include length of stay, diagnostic procedures, mechanism of injury, initial vital signs, and any follow-up complications or co-morbidities. Information on injury severity will be recorded through the collection of abbreviated injury scale (AIS) and injury severity scale (ISS) scores.

Baseline, 6-week, 3-month and 6-month surveys will be administered with parents and children in both Link and Trauma Education arms. The investigators will ask the child and parent to complete baseline surveys in the patient ward. Follow-up 6-week, 3-month and 6-month surveys will be conducted by self-administered mailed surveys or online. Questionnaires will measure depressive symptoms, symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder, social support, family communication, strengths and difficulties and quality of life and asks about any mental health or community resources they may have used since the last questionnaire. For follow-up, the research team will e-mail a link for the parent and the child to complete their surveys as well as mail a hard copy version of the questionnaire with a cover letter explaining that the survey can be completed on paper or online and a postage paid envelope. If completed online, the questionnaires will be done electronically using REDCap, a U of I supported online survey system. A telephone call will be placed to the dyad the day the hard copy questionnaire is mailed informing the dyad of the mailing.

If an online or mailed questionnaire is not returned within 10 days the research team will attempt to contact the dyad by phone 6 times within a month to remind them of the questionnaire. After a month of no response, the investigators will resend the package or online link. If a dyad does not complete the 6-week questionnaire, they will still be asked to complete the 3-month and 6-month questionnaires.

Analytic Plan

The investigators will compare the effectiveness of the two intervention arms (Link and Trauma Education) to each other. The research team will examine several parent-related and child-related outcomes potentially impacted by the interventions, including symptoms of PTSD and depression, coping, family social support, quality of life, school outcomes, and contacts with mental health professionals. Outcomes may be continuous or categorical in nature. A number of comparisons will involve repeated measures of subjects (child or parent) across time.

The investigators will first calculate t-tests and Wilcoxon rank sum tests to examine continuous outcomes (e.g., levels of depression, level of family social support), and chi-square tests for categorical outcomes (e.g., symptomatic for PTSD vs. asymptomatic). If randomization is not achieved, the investigators will pursue Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMM). As an example, for PTSD symptoms, the research team will examine 1) onset of symptoms at six weeks, and 2) changes measured from six weeks to three months and to six months. 1) For six-week measurements, the investigators will conduct a simple generalized linear model and include time-varying covariates to account for measures changed from baseline (e.g., coping, social support). 2) For changes from six weeks through six months, the GLMMs will account for clustering of repeated observations clustered within subjects over time.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
628 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Prevention
Official Title:
PCORI-1306-02918 Evaluation of Parent-based Programs to Support Children After Traumatic Injury
Actual Study Start Date :
Feb 17, 2015
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Mar 31, 2018
Actual Study Completion Date :
Mar 31, 2018

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Psychological First Aid

Link for Injured Kids, a form of psychological first aid

Behavioral: Link for Injured Kids
Psychological First Aid

Active Comparator: Trauma Education

Educational materials, "So you've been in an accident" provided to parents.

Other: So you've been in an accident
Educational materials

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms (Child Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Scale) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline [surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline]

    Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (modified) scale, a questionnaire. Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 52. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to themselves. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.

  2. Depressive Symptoms (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline [surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline]

    Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) (modified), a questionnaire. Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 31. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to themselves. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.

  3. Quality of Life (Questionnaire) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline [surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline]

    Quality of Life, a questionnaire (modified). Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 101. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to their children. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.

  4. Psychological Distress Symptoms (Kessler Screening Scale for Psychological Distress (K6)) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline [surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline]

    Psychological Distress Symptoms (Kessler Screening Scale for Psychological Distress (K6)) (modified). Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 25. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to themselves. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.

  5. Strengths and Difficulties (Questionnaire to Assess Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors (SDQ)) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline [surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline]

    Strengths and Difficulties (Questionnaire to Assess Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors (SDQ)) (modified). Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 41. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to their children. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.

  6. Emotional Symptoms (SDQ Subscale) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline [surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline]

    Emotional Symptoms (SDQ Subscale) (modified). Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 11. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to their children. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.

  7. Conduct Problems (SDQ Subscale) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline [surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline]

    Conduct Problems (SDQ Subscale) (modified). Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 11. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to their children. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.

  8. Hyperactivity (SDQ Subscale) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline [surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline]

    Hyperactivity (SDQ Subscale) (modified). Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 11. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to their children. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.

  9. Peer Relationship Problems (SDQ Subscale) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline [surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline]

    Peer Problems (SDQ Subscale) (modified). Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 11. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to their children. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.

  10. Prosocial Behavior (SDQ Subscale) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline [surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline]

    Prosocial Behavior (SDQ Subscale) (modified). Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 11. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to their children. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.

  11. Implementation Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline [surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline]

    Implementation was measured on a scale ranging from 0 to 2, where a score of 0 is indicative of no implementation, a score of 1 indicative of partial implementation, and 2 of full implementation. For the trauma education group, a score of 0 was assigned if the subject never read the provided materials, a score of 1 was assigned if participants read but did not use the provided materials, and a score of 2 was assigned if the participant read and used the material at least once. For the link group, a score of 0 was assigned if the subject did not use any of the skills associated with the intervention, a score of 1 was assigned if at least one but not all three skills were used, and a score of 2 was assigned if all skills were used.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
10 Years to 17 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  • unintentional injury
Exclusion Criteria:
  • intentional injury

  • non-English speaking families

  • children with cognitive impairment.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Blank Children's Hospital Des Moines Iowa United States 50309
2 University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Iowa City Iowa United States 52242
3 Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota Minneapolis Minnesota United States 55404
4 Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City Missouri United States 64108

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Marizen Ramirez
  • The University of Queensland
  • Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
  • Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
  • Blank Children's Hospital
  • Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Marizen Ramirez, MPH, PhD, University of Iowa

Study Documents (Full-Text)

More Information

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Marizen Ramirez, Associate Professor, University of Iowa
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02323204
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • 201111728
  • PCORI-1306-02918
First Posted:
Dec 23, 2014
Last Update Posted:
Jun 10, 2019
Last Verified:
Mar 1, 2019
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
No
Plan to Share IPD:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
No
Keywords provided by Marizen Ramirez, Associate Professor, University of Iowa
Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details Children between the ages of 10-17 who were hospitalized because of traumatic injury between January 2015-July 2017 along with one parent were recruited for participation at 4 children's hospitals in the Midwest.
Pre-assignment Detail After consenting to participation, participants completed baseline questionnaires, and were randomized to one of two interventions.
Arm/Group Title Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Arm/Group Description Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident". Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident".
Period Title: Baseline Survey Completion
STARTED 155 155 159 159
COMPLETED 145 146 154 156
NOT COMPLETED 10 9 5 3
Period Title: Baseline Survey Completion
STARTED 145 146 154 156
COMPLETED 104 110 112 119
NOT COMPLETED 41 36 42 37
Period Title: Baseline Survey Completion
STARTED 0 146 0 156
COMPLETED 0 103 0 120
NOT COMPLETED 0 43 0 36
Period Title: Baseline Survey Completion
STARTED 145 146 154 156
COMPLETED 91 99 113 112
NOT COMPLETED 54 47 41 44
Period Title: Baseline Survey Completion
STARTED 145 146 154 156
COMPLETED 96 96 113 112
NOT COMPLETED 49 50 41 44

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants Total
Arm/Group Description Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident". Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident". Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 145 146 154 156 601
Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Child Participants
14.04
(2.16)
13.82
(2.57)
13.93
(2.38)
Parent Participants
42.73
(7.00)
41.71
(7.28)
42.21
(7.15)
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
52
35.9%
60
41.1%
112
72.7%
Male
93
64.1%
94
64.4%
187
121.4%
Female
114
78.6%
123
84.2%
237
153.9%
Male
32
22.1%
31
21.2%
63
40.9%
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
Hispanic or Latino
9
6.2%
14
9.6%
23
14.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino
136
93.8%
139
95.2%
275
178.6%
Unknown or Not Reported
0
0%
1
0.7%
1
0.6%
Hispanic or Latino
9
6.2%
7
4.8%
16
10.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino
137
94.5%
147
100.7%
284
184.4%
Unknown or Not Reported
0
0%
2
1.4%
2
1.3%
Race/Ethnicity, Customized (Count of Participants)
American Indian / Alaskan Native
2
1.4%
0
0%
2
1.3%
Asian / Pacific Islander
2
1.4%
3
2.1%
5
3.2%
African American
6
4.1%
7
4.8%
13
8.4%
Multi-Race
5
3.4%
5
3.4%
10
6.5%
Other
1
0.7%
1
0.7%
2
1.3%
White
125
86.2%
132
90.4%
257
166.9%
Unknown or Not Reported
4
2.8%
6
4.1%
10
6.5%
American Indian / Alaskan Native
1
0.7%
0
0%
1
0.6%
Asian / Pacific Islander
1
0.7%
1
0.7%
2
1.3%
African American
3
2.1%
7
4.8%
10
6.5%
Multi-Race
7
4.8%
2
1.4%
9
5.8%
Other
0
0%
1
0.7%
1
0.6%
White
128
88.3%
137
93.8%
265
172.1%
Unknown or Not Reported
6
4.1%
8
5.5%
14
9.1%
Region of Enrollment (participants) [Number]
United States
145
100%
146
100%
154
100%
156
100%
601
100%
CESD (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Child Participants
9.51
(6.08)
8.98
(5.79)
9.24
(5.93)
Parent Participants
8.40
(5.26)
8.65
(6.10)
8.53
(5.70)
PTSD (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Child Participants
9.97
(7.91)
9.95
(8.31)
9.96
(8.10)
Parent Participants
8.21
(7.87)
7.61
(7.62)
7.90
(7.73)
Quality of Life (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Child Participants
12.06
(11.13)
14.47
(13.32)
13.27
(12.31)
Parent Participants
13.13
(14.65)
13.92
(15.21)
13.52
(14.90)
Psychological Distress (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Child Participants
6.24
(4.26)
6.11
(4.72)
6.18
(4.49)
Parent Participants
4.98
(3.83)
4.72
(4.31)
4.85
(4.08)
Composite SDQ (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Child Participants
8.24
(5.75)
9.13
(6.32)
8.70
(6.05)
Parent Participants
7.68
(5.82)
8.18
(6.34)
7.94
(6.09)
SDQ: Emotional Subscale (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Child Participants
2.58
(2.01)
2.76
(2.20)
2.67
(2.11)
Parent Participants
2.33
(1.84)
2.49
(1.94)
2.41
(1.89)
SDQ: Conduct Subscale (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Child Participants
2.47
(1.68)
2.55
(1.54)
2.51
(1.61)
Parent Participants
2.19
(1.60)
2.28
(1.74)
2.24
(1.67)
SDQ: Hyperactivity Subscale (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Child Participants
3.91
(2.33)
4.08
(2.33)
4.00
(2.33)
Parent Participants
3.85
(2.46)
3.87
(2.67)
3.86
(2.56)
SDQ: Peer Subscale (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Child Participants
2.39
(1.53)
2.75
(1.87)
2.57
(1.72)
Parent Participants
2.38
(1.56)
2.50
(1.73)
2.44
(1.64)
SDQ: Prosocial Scale (units on a scale) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Child Participants
2.76
(1.88)
2.80
(1.88)
2.78
(1.88)
Parent Participants
2.31
(1.61)
2.49
(1.91)
2.40
(1.77)
Urbanicity (Count of Participants)
Rural
51
35.2%
58
39.7%
109
70.8%
Urban
94
64.8%
95
65.1%
189
122.7%
Rural
51
35.2%
59
40.4%
110
71.4%
Urban
95
65.5%
97
66.4%
192
124.7%

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms (Child Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Scale) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline
Description Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (modified) scale, a questionnaire. Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 52. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to themselves. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.
Time Frame surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Subjects who completed the baseline questionnaire and at least one questionnaire post-baseline were eligible for analyses. Of these, only those subjects whose data were observed or could be imputed were used in the fitting of Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMMs). Means and standard deviations were computed using observed data only.
Arm/Group Title Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Arm/Group Description Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident". Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident".
Measure Participants 117 119 131 134
First survey post-baseline (~6 weeks)
10.64
(8.34)
8.53
(8.05)
9.87
(9.07)
8.17
(8.08)
Second survey post-baseline (~3 months)
8.88
(8.63)
7.03
(7.94)
8.54
(9.45)
7.25
(8.61)
Last survey post-baseline (~6 months)
7.39
(8.30)
6.45
(8.23)
7.50
(7.97)
6.71
(8.98)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Child Participants, Trauma Education: Child Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.6298
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
Statistical Analysis 2
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Parent Participants, Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.2341
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
2. Primary Outcome
Title Depressive Symptoms (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline
Description Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) (modified), a questionnaire. Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 31. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to themselves. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.
Time Frame surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Subjects who completed the baseline questionnaire and at least one questionnaire post-baseline were eligible for analyses. Of these, only those subjects whose data were observed or could be imputed were used in the fitting of Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMMs). Means and standard deviations were computed using observed data only.
Arm/Group Title Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Arm/Group Description Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident". Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident".
Measure Participants 117 120 131 135
First survey post-baseline (~6 weeks)
8.21
(6.74)
8.84
(5.05)
7.91
(5.68)
8.52
(6.44)
Second survey post-baseline (~3 months)
6.90
(5.64)
7.92
(5.03)
7.16
(6.35)
7.36
(5.68)
Last survey post-baseline (~6 months)
7.07
(6.53)
8.04
(6.40)
6.41
(5.16)
7.76
(6.64)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Child Participants, Trauma Education: Child Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.7893
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
Statistical Analysis 2
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Parent Participants, Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.2951
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
3. Primary Outcome
Title Quality of Life (Questionnaire) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline
Description Quality of Life, a questionnaire (modified). Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 101. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to their children. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.
Time Frame surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Subjects who completed the baseline questionnaire and at least one questionnaire post-baseline were eligible for analyses. Of these, only those subjects whose data were observed or could be imputed were used in the fitting of Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMMs). Means and standard deviations were computed using observed data only.
Arm/Group Title Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Arm/Group Description Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident". Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident".
Measure Participants 117 119 131 134
First survey post-baseline (~6 weeks)
29.01
(19.99)
34.87
(22.64)
27.30
(20.44)
32.68
(20.22)
Second survey post-baseline (~3 months)
19.71
(16.15)
21.22
(17.20)
20.36
(20.16)
24.12
(21.14)
Last survey post-baseline (~6 months)
16.67
(15.86)
15.18
(14.53)
16.23
(15.73)
17.66
(18.04)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Child Participants, Trauma Education: Child Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.7166
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
Statistical Analysis 2
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Parent Participants, Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.4501
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
4. Primary Outcome
Title Psychological Distress Symptoms (Kessler Screening Scale for Psychological Distress (K6)) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline
Description Psychological Distress Symptoms (Kessler Screening Scale for Psychological Distress (K6)) (modified). Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 25. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to themselves. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.
Time Frame surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Subjects who completed the baseline questionnaire and at least one questionnaire post-baseline were eligible for analyses. Of these, only those subjects whose data were observed or could be imputed were used in the fitting of Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMMs). Means and standard deviations were computed using observed data only.
Arm/Group Title Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Arm/Group Description Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident". Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident".
Measure Participants 117 120 131 135
First survey post-baseline (~6 weeks)
5.74
(3.85)
4.26
(3.40)
5.34
(4.11)
4.88
(4.64)
Second survey post-baseline (~3 months)
4.69
(4.06)
4.05
(3.24)
4.41
(4.24)
3.91
(3.65)
Last survey post-baseline (~6 months)
4.77
(4.25)
4.28
(4.00)
4.22
(4.15)
4.11
(4.49)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Child Participants, Trauma Education: Child Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.6756
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
Statistical Analysis 2
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Parent Participants, Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.5381
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
5. Primary Outcome
Title Strengths and Difficulties (Questionnaire to Assess Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors (SDQ)) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline
Description Strengths and Difficulties (Questionnaire to Assess Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors (SDQ)) (modified). Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 41. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to their children. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.
Time Frame surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Subjects who completed the baseline questionnaire and at least one questionnaire post-baseline were eligible for analyses. Of these, only those subjects whose data were observed or could be imputed were used in the fitting of Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMMs). Means and standard deviations were computed using observed data only.
Arm/Group Title Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Arm/Group Description Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident". Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident".
Measure Participants 117 119 130 134
First survey post-baseline (~6 weeks)
9.39
(5.70)
10.03
(5.95)
9.12
(6.37)
9.29
(6.33)
Second survey post-baseline (~3 months)
9.24
(5.92)
8.37
(6.10)
9.21
(6.72)
9.17
(6.57)
Last survey post-baseline (~6 months)
8.91
(6.53)
8.66
(6.64)
9.26
(6.94)
9.08
(6.86)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Child Participants, Trauma Education: Child Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.1507
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
Statistical Analysis 2
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Parent Participants, Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.0769
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
6. Primary Outcome
Title Emotional Symptoms (SDQ Subscale) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline
Description Emotional Symptoms (SDQ Subscale) (modified). Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 11. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to their children. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.
Time Frame surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Subjects who completed the baseline questionnaire and at least one questionnaire post-baseline were eligible for analyses. Of these, only those subjects whose data were observed or could be imputed were used in the fitting of Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMMs). Means and standard deviations were computed using observed data only.
Arm/Group Title Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Arm/Group Description Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident". Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident".
Measure Participants 117 119 130 134
First survey post-baseline (~6 weeks)
3.11
(2.34)
3.14
(2.16)
3.03
(2.30)
3.25
(2.35)
Second survey post-baseline (~3 months)
2.62
(2.03)
2.60
(1.94)
2.88
(2.28)
2.98
(2.42)
Last survey post-baseline (~6 months)
2.77
(2.19)
2.85
(2.14)
2.92
(2.20)
2.75
(2.10)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Child Participants, Trauma Education: Child Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.0654
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
Statistical Analysis 2
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Parent Participants, Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.7957
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
7. Primary Outcome
Title Conduct Problems (SDQ Subscale) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline
Description Conduct Problems (SDQ Subscale) (modified). Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 11. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to their children. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.
Time Frame surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Subjects who completed the baseline questionnaire and at least one questionnaire post-baseline were eligible for analyses. Of these, only those subjects whose data were observed or could be imputed were used in the fitting of Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMMs). Means and standard deviations were computed using observed data only.
Arm/Group Title Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Arm/Group Description Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident". Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident".
Measure Participants 117 119 130 134
First survey post-baseline (~6 weeks)
2.91
(1.64)
2.79
(1.80)
2.55
(1.69)
2.32
(1.64)
Second survey post-baseline (~3 months)
2.80
(1.59)
2.42
(1.60)
2.64
(1.81)
2.26
(1.59)
Last survey post-baseline (~6 months)
2.62
(1.77)
2.43
(1.78)
2.57
(1.77)
2.38
(1.76)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Child Participants, Trauma Education: Child Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.0286
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
Statistical Analysis 2
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Parent Participants, Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.0201
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
8. Primary Outcome
Title Hyperactivity (SDQ Subscale) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline
Description Hyperactivity (SDQ Subscale) (modified). Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 11. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to their children. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.
Time Frame surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Subjects who completed the baseline questionnaire and at least one questionnaire post-baseline were eligible for analyses. Of these, only those subjects whose data were observed or could be imputed were used in the fitting of Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMMs). Means and standard deviations were computed using observed data only.
Arm/Group Title Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Arm/Group Description Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident". Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident".
Measure Participants 117 119 130 134
First survey post-baseline (~6 weeks)
3.98
(2.15)
4.44
(2.22)
3.99
(2.38)
4.27
(2.41)
Second survey post-baseline (~3 months)
4.30
(2.21)
4.04
(2.55)
3.92
(2.37)
4.17
(2.54)
Last survey post-baseline (~6 months)
4.18
(2.70)
3.95
(2.70)
3.92
(2.44)
4.15
(2.82)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Child Participants, Trauma Education: Child Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.9928
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
Statistical Analysis 2
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Parent Participants, Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.0982
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
9. Primary Outcome
Title Peer Relationship Problems (SDQ Subscale) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline
Description Peer Problems (SDQ Subscale) (modified). Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 11. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to their children. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.
Time Frame surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Subjects who completed the baseline questionnaire and at least one questionnaire post-baseline were eligible for analyses. Of these, only those subjects whose data were observed or could be imputed were used in the fitting of Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMMs). Means and standard deviations were computed using observed data only.
Arm/Group Title Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Arm/Group Description Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident". Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident".
Measure Participants 117 119 130 134
First survey post-baseline (~6 weeks)
2.66
(1.55)
2.58
(1.80)
2.74
(1.70)
2.46
(1.52)
Second survey post-baseline (~3 months)
2.65
(1.73)
2.44
(1.77)
3.07
(2.04)
2.67
(1.76)
Last survey post-baseline (~6 months)
2.54
(1.62)
2.57
(1.71)
3.09
(1.95)
2.76
(1.78)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Child Participants, Trauma Education: Child Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.0325
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
Statistical Analysis 2
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Parent Participants, Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.2568
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
10. Primary Outcome
Title Prosocial Behavior (SDQ Subscale) Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline
Description Prosocial Behavior (SDQ Subscale) (modified). Lower scores are preferable. Scores may range from 1 to 11. Responses submitted by parents are with respect to their children. Responses submitted by children are with respect to themselves.
Time Frame surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Subjects who completed the baseline questionnaire and at least one questionnaire post-baseline were eligible for analyses. Of these, only those subjects whose data were observed or could be imputed were used in the fitting of Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMMs). Means and standard deviations were computed using observed data only.
Arm/Group Title Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Arm/Group Description Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident". Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident".
Measure Participants 117 119 130 134
First survey post-baseline (~6 weeks)
3.78
(2.31)
3.34
(2.25)
3.15
(1.95)
3.08
(1.99)
Second survey post-baseline (~3 months)
3.58
(2.44)
3.04
(2.02)
3.10
(1.78)
2.69
(2.01)
Last survey post-baseline (~6 months)
3.19
(2.13)
3.04
(2.28)
3.00
(2.13)
3.04
(2.35)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Child Participants, Trauma Education: Child Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.5824
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
Statistical Analysis 2
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Parent Participants, Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with log link and gamma distribution was fit to five imputed data sets. Obtained estimates and standard errors were adjusted accordingly. A comparison of intervention efficacy was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Statistical significance of the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in effect between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.4635
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
11. Primary Outcome
Title Implementation Through the First and Last Survey Administered Post-Baseline
Description Implementation was measured on a scale ranging from 0 to 2, where a score of 0 is indicative of no implementation, a score of 1 indicative of partial implementation, and 2 of full implementation. For the trauma education group, a score of 0 was assigned if the subject never read the provided materials, a score of 1 was assigned if participants read but did not use the provided materials, and a score of 2 was assigned if the participant read and used the material at least once. For the link group, a score of 0 was assigned if the subject did not use any of the skills associated with the intervention, a score of 1 was assigned if at least one but not all three skills were used, and a score of 2 was assigned if all skills were used.
Time Frame surveys were provided at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-baseline

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Subjects who completed the baseline questionnaire and at least one questionnaire post-baseline were eligible for analyses. Only those parents who submitted responses to implementation-related questions were included in these analyses.
Arm/Group Title Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Arm/Group Description Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident". Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident".
Measure Participants 0 118 0 132
First survey post-baseline (~6 weeks)
1.10
(0.64)
1.46
(0.73)
Second survey post-baseline (~3 months)
1.03
(0.64)
1.22
(0.78)
Last survey post-baseline (~6 months)
0.90
(0.67)
1.16
(0.77)
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Parent Participants, Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with cumulative logit link and multinomial distribution was fit to the data. A comparison of implementation over time between interventions was made through the intervention-time interaction effect included in the model. Significance in the interaction effect is indicative of a difference in the rate of change in implementation between interventions over time.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.7949
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments
Statistical Analysis 2
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Link: Parent Participants, Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Comments A Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) with cumulative logit link and multinomial distribution was fit to the data. A comparison of implementation between interventions was made through the intervention main effect included in the model. The model at hand does not contain an interaction between intervention and time. Significance in the main intervention effect is indicative of a difference in implementation between intervention groups.
Type of Statistical Test Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.0003
Comments
Method Wald 2-sided t-test
Comments

Adverse Events

Time Frame Adverse Events were not assessed (e.g., "All-Cause Mortality, Serious, and Other [Not Including Serious] Adverse Events were not monitored/assessed.").
Adverse Event Reporting Description Adverse Events were not assessed (e.g., "All-Cause Mortality, Serious, and Other [Not Including Serious] Adverse Events were not monitored/assessed.").
Arm/Group Title Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Arm/Group Description Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received "Link for Injured Kids: Psychological First Aid", an in-person training in key intervention communication skills from a trained interventionist. Participants of this group were injured children who completed a baseline questionnaire and whose parents received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident". Participants of this group completed a baseline questionnaire and received the trauma education booklet, "So you've been in an accident".
All Cause Mortality
Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 0/0 (NaN) 0/0 (NaN) 0/0 (NaN) 0/0 (NaN)
Serious Adverse Events
Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 0/0 (NaN) 0/0 (NaN) 0/0 (NaN) 0/0 (NaN)
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Link: Child Participants Link: Parent Participants Trauma Education: Child Participants Trauma Education: Parent Participants
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 0/0 (NaN) 0/0 (NaN) 0/0 (NaN) 0/0 (NaN)

Limitations/Caveats

Lost to follow-up is a limitation of this study.

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Certain Agreements

Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.

Results Point of Contact

Name/Title Dr. Marizen R Ramirez
Organization University of Iowa/ University of Minnesota
Phone 612-624-3143
Email mramirez@umn.edu
Responsible Party:
Marizen Ramirez, Associate Professor, University of Iowa
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT02323204
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • 201111728
  • PCORI-1306-02918
First Posted:
Dec 23, 2014
Last Update Posted:
Jun 10, 2019
Last Verified:
Mar 1, 2019