In-depth evaluation of the effects of an automatic emergency call system on road fatalities

Sihvola, Niina; Luoma, Juha; Schirokoff, Anna; Salo, J.; Karkola, Kari

doi:10.1007/s12544-009-0016-3

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“…An evaluation in Korea estimated that if all vehicles were equipped with ACN systems, 9–15 % of crash-fatalities could be prevented on Korean highways (Jeong et al 2014). A study in Finland examined an ACN system and concluded that the system prevented 4–8 % of road fatalities (Sihvola et al 2009). Another study estimated the effects of an ACN system employed across the US and reported that such a system could save 2–6 % of fatalities each year (Clark & Cushing 2002).…”

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Use, perceptions, and benefits of automotive technologies among aging drivers

et al. 2016

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Advanced in-vehicle technologies have been proposed as a potential way to keep older adults driving for as long as they can safely do so, by taking into account the common declines in functional abilities experienced by older adults. The purpose of this report was to synthesize the knowledge about older drivers and advanced in-vehicle technologies, focusing on three areas: use (how older drivers use these technologies), perception (what they think about the technologies), and outcomes (the safety and/or comfort benefits of the technologies). Twelve technologies were selected for review and grouped into three categories: crash avoidance systems (lane departure warning, curve speed warning, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, parking assistance); in-vehicle information systems (navigation assistance, intelligent speed adaptation); and other systems (adaptive cruise control, automatic crash notification, night vision enhancement, adaptive headlight, voice activated control). A comprehensive and systematic search was conducted for each technology to collect related publications. 271 articles were included into the final review. Research findings for each of the 12 technologies are synthesized in relation to how older adults use and think about the technologies as well as potential benefits. These results are presented separately for each technology. Can advanced in-vehicle technologies help extend the period over which an older adult can drive safely? This report answers this question with an optimistic “yes.” Some of the technologies reviewed in this report have been shown to help older drivers avoid crashes, improve the ease and comfort of driving, and travel to places and at times that they might normally avoid.

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Use, perceptions, and benefits of automotive technologies among aging drivers

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“…The most successful interventions to prevent RTA death are speed and drink-driving enforcement [26]. However, RTA deaths can also be reduced by the availability of fast and reliable emergency services in rural areas, the use of telemetric systems including automated accident notification systems connected to emergency services and post traumatic rehabilitation services to prevent complications [40, 41]. These interventions should be prioritized at all levels along with bicycle and motorcycle helmet use and seat-belt use for front and rear passengers.…”

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Frequency, characteristics and hospital outcomes of road traffic accidents and their victims in Guinea: a three-year retrospective study from 2015 to 2017

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Background Road traffic accidents (RTA) remain a global public health concern in developing countries. The aim of the study was to document the frequency, characteristics and hospital outcomes of road traffic accidents in Guinea from 2015 to 2017. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study using medical records of RTA victims from 20 hospitals and a cross-sectional study of RTA cases from eight police stations in eight districts in Guinea, West Africa. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, trends of RTA, a sequence of interrupted time-series models and a segmented ordinary least-squares (OLS) regression. Results Police stations recorded 3,140 RTA over 3 years with an overall annual increase in RTA rates from 14.0 per 100,000 population in 2015, to 19.2 per 100,000 population in 2016 (37.1% annual increase), to 28.7 per 100,000 population in 2017 (49.5% annual increase). Overall, the injury rates in 2016 and 2017 were .05 per 100,000 population higher on average per month (95% CI: .03–.07). Deaths from RTA showed no statistical differences over the 3 years and no association of RTA trends with season was found. Overall, 27,751 RTA victims were admitted to emergency units, representing 22% of all hospitals admissions. Most victims were males (71%) and young (33%). Deaths represented 1.4% of all RTA victims. 90% of deaths occurred before or within 24 h of hospital admission. Factors associated with death were being male ( p = .04), being a child under 15 years ( p = .045) or an elderly person aged ≥65 years ( p < .001), and having head injury or coma ( p < .001). Conclusions RTA rates in Guinea are increasing. There is a need for implementing multisectoral RTA prevention measures in Guinea.

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“…However, that finding, applied to our data set, would have impacted less than 1% of all fatalities. 21 Trauma mortality has been reported to increase in proportion with the length of EMS response time 17,[22][23][24] and duration of hospitalization, 25 although the data are controversial. 26 Ultimately, the impact of transport time on mortality may be marginal, and model-dependent.…”

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Fatal injuries in rural and urban areas in northern Finland: a 5‐year retrospective study

Raatiniemi

Steinvik

Liisanantti

et al. 2016

Acta Anaesthesiol Scand

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BackgroundFinland has the fourth highest injury mortality rate in the European Union. To better understand the causes of the high injury rate, and prevent these fatal injuries, studies are needed. Therefore, we set out to complete an analysis of the epidemiology of fatal trauma, and any contributory role for alcohol, long suspected to promote fatal injuries. As a study area, we chose the four northernmost counties of Finland; their mix of remote rural areas and urban centres allowed us to correlate mortality rates with ‘rurality’.MethodsThe Causes of Death Register was consulted to identify deaths from external causes over a 5‐year time period. Data were retrieved from death certificates, autopsy reports and medical records. The municipalities studied were classified as either rural or urban.ResultsOf 2915 deaths categorized as occurring from external causes during our study period, 1959 were eligible for inclusion in our study. The annual crude mortality rate was 54 per 100,000 inhabitants; this rate was higher in rural vs. urban municipalities (65 vs. 45 per 100,000 inhabitants/year). Additionally, a greater number of pre‐hospital deaths from accidental high‐energy trauma occurred in rural areas (78 vs. 69%). 42% of all pre‐hospital deaths occurred under the influence of alcohol.ConclusionThe crude mortality rate for fatal injuries was high overall as compared to other studies, and elevated in rural areas, where pre‐hospital deaths were more common. Almost half of pre‐hospital deaths occurred under the influence of alcohol.

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In-depth evaluation of the effects of an automatic emergency call system on road fatalities

Cited by 14 publications

References 5 publications

Use, perceptions, and benefits of automotive technologies among aging drivers

Use, perceptions, and benefits of automotive technologies among aging drivers

Frequency, characteristics and hospital outcomes of road traffic accidents and their victims in Guinea: a three-year retrospective study from 2015 to 2017

Fatal injuries in rural and urban areas in northern Finland: a 5‐year retrospective study

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