At-risk Intervention and Mentoring Evaluation
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 14 - 24 |
| Updated: | 8/3/2018 |
| Start Date: | June 2014 |
| End Date: | June 2019 |
| Contact: | Sara Muramoto, BS |
| Email: | Sara.Muramoto@dhha.org |
| Phone: | 3036025154 |
Program Evaluation of a Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program (At-risk Intervention and Mentoring)
The purpose of this study is to determine if a hospital-based violence intervention programs
can make sustainable behavior changes in at-risk youth using two key components, brief
intervention at the hospital bedside and case management.
can make sustainable behavior changes in at-risk youth using two key components, brief
intervention at the hospital bedside and case management.
This study will be a randomized controlled trial. Youth presenting to the emergency
department with an intentional injury (gunshot wound, stab wound, or assault) will be given a
behavioral assessment. Participants will be categorized according to risk (low, moderate,
high). Only moderate or high youth will continue in the study and be randomized. Low risk
youths will receive the medical standard of care and be re-assessed at 18 months.
Randomization will place participants in one of two arms. Arm 1 will receive the standard of
care PLUS a brief intervention with AIM outreach workers. Arm 2 will receive standard medical
care PLUS a brief intervention PLUS case management.
Every randomized youth will be assessed for risk and protective factors and have have data
collected at 6-month intervals (0, 6, 12, 18 months).
department with an intentional injury (gunshot wound, stab wound, or assault) will be given a
behavioral assessment. Participants will be categorized according to risk (low, moderate,
high). Only moderate or high youth will continue in the study and be randomized. Low risk
youths will receive the medical standard of care and be re-assessed at 18 months.
Randomization will place participants in one of two arms. Arm 1 will receive the standard of
care PLUS a brief intervention with AIM outreach workers. Arm 2 will receive standard medical
care PLUS a brief intervention PLUS case management.
Every randomized youth will be assessed for risk and protective factors and have have data
collected at 6-month intervals (0, 6, 12, 18 months).
Inclusion Criteria:
- 14-24 years of age , Intentional Injury (Gunshot Wound, Stab Wound, Assault)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Younger than 14, 25 or older, non-English speaking, unable to give informed
consent/assent, sexual assaults, domestic violence, child neglect/abuse.
We found this trial at
1
site
777 Bannock St
Denver, Colorado 80204
Denver, Colorado 80204
(303) 436-6000
Principal Investigator: Katie Bakes, MD
Denver Health Medical Center Denver Health is a comprehensive, integrated organization providing level one care...
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