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Accident-Related E-Scooter Trauma Logic Model

What we invest: * Partnerships (i.e. CDC, health departments & DOT ) * Trauma center staff * Volunteers * Materials (i.e. pamphlets) * Time * Funding (i.e.

What we do: * Conduct training w/ partners * Networking * Delivery of educational material to at-risk population * Town hall meetings * Ads/Billboards

Who we reach: * People who use

alternative transportation

between the ages of 15-35

Attitude changes:

* Increased awareness about e- scooter injuries

Behavior changes:

* Helmet policy * Expansion of bike lanes * Reduction in the number of operational permits available to each company

Status changes:

• Reduction in accident-related

e-scooter traumas

Assumptions:

1. Most e-scooter injuries involve a motor vehicle. 2. First-time riders are more likely to be involved in accident related e-scooter trauma. 3. E-scooter injuries typically occur at night.

External factors:

1. The Atlanta City Council may reject law / policy proposals. 2. Confidentiality laws may limit participant accessibility.

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Keisha Williams CSSW 586 Research II: Evaluation of Practice Logic Model Narrative Dr. Kim October 7, 2019 Program: Accident-Related E-Scooter Trauma Logic Model Situation: Currently, there are no policies that govern e-scooter usage which has resulted in an increase of emergency room visits. In particular, most facilities are witnessing a surge in e-scooter injuries that involves trauma to the head. Goal: To reduce the number accident-related e-scooter injuries.

What’s the problem: A new form of transportation has appeared on the streets of urban areas for the past 18 months. It is faster than walking, more convenient than sitting in lengthy traffic jams, and cheaper than the rideshare companies, Uber or Lyft. Despite not being in existence for long, Atlanta has already had 4 of its citizens to die as a result of e-scooter injuries; others have experienced countless, less severe wounds such as dislocations, fractures, or organ damage. Nevertheless, because there is no defined regulations for e-scooters, many physicians believe that the increase of accidents requiring emergency room visits from these 2-wheeled vehicles will soon become a public health issue.

Significance of the project: The primary concern of this intervention is to examine what about e-scooters are causing its users to report to the emergency room in such alarming rates. Because the phenomenon of electric scooters being a mode of transportation is still relatively new, there has not been much data collected on how to manage these devices nor how to keep their customers safe.

Basic assumptions:

When people consider the time of day most accident-related e-scooter traumas take place, the assumption is that they typically occur at night, or that the collision involves a novice scooter rider and a car. However, the research could prove quite the opposite, that most e-scooter accidents happen during daylight hours, by those who frequent the device often and is injured by running over potholes or loose concrete.

Contributing Factors: A few reasons that could possibly contribute to the likelihood of a trauma-related scooter accident occurring is the fact that they have no sideview mirrors, nor are they equipped with turn signals and are forced to ride on the street with other vehicles.

Inputs / Resources:

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In order for the intervention to take place, the following resources will be needed: * Partnerships (i.e. CDC, health departments & DOT) * Trauma center staff * Volunteers * Materials (i.e. pamphlets) * Time * Funding

Outputs: Activities / Participation: In an effort to reach our targeted population (ages 15-35) and achieve our desired outcome, the following activities must be completed: * Conduct training w/ partners * Networking * Delivery of educational material to at-risk population * Town hall meetings * Ads/Billboards

Outcomes:

Short-term goal – Change in awareness and change in attitude: participants’ awareness and knowledge about e-scooter injuries will be increased significantly by receiving educational information about accident prevention Intermediate goals – Changes in behavior and changes in decision-making: Policies such as the requirement of helmets or the expansion of bike lanes to accommodate e- scooters by the Atlanta City Council will hopefully improve the statistics of trauma-related fatalities. Long-term goal - Changes in social well-being: reduction of accident-related e-scooter trauma will positively influence social and economic conditions in the United States

Intervention plan: * Targeted Population – individuals between the ages of 15-35 because they are the most vulnerable to motor vehicle accidents. Participants – 250 pamphlets will be distributed amongst four town hall meetings (one meeting every quarter for a total of 1000 pamphlets). Those who received the information are to be considered a “participant.” *. Recruitment Method – An educational pamphlet was created and handed out during town hall meetings and high traffic e-scooter areas. Involvement is strictly voluntary and the participant has the option to receive the document or not.

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* Development of Intervention Materials - The project team which consist of volunteers and staff members will develop flyers guided by the Protection Motivation Theory targeting e-scooters users between the ages of 15-35. Also, several training opportunities / lunch and learns will be conducted throughout the assessment period so that the organizations can become aware of the problem providers face and how their company effects the intended outcome. *. Procedure of Implementation – Project team will distribute educational pamphlets to participants soon after they complete a preassessment survey. * Measures and Assessments – At the end of the year, the project team will reach out to the identified volunteers via their contact information (phone, email, etc.) to have them complete a post assessment survey. This will help assess their level or awareness. *. Expected difficulties – The Atlanta City Council may be reluctant to pass e-scooter regulation bills and the companies of these scooter maybe unwilling to change the design of their product.