Unintentional Injury in Early Childhood Group Settings

Childhood injuries, the leading cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality, have been the focus of much investigation in the past quarter century Research on unintended injuries in group settings has received much less attention, however, there currently exists a small but growing body of literature in this area This review summarizes the current knowledge base regarding such injury in order to provide a framework for future directions in research as well as practical applications for professionals who work with young children.