ER screening tool accurately predicts firearm violence risk among young adults

ER screening tool accurately predicts firearm violence risk among young adults

A study of young adults treated in emergency departments found that the SaFETy (Serious fighting, Friend weapon carrying, community Environment, and firearm Threats) score, a firearm-specific risk screening tool, can meaningfully predict the risk of interpersonal firearm violence within 12 months.

Emergency Room Screening Tool Accurately Identifies Firearm Violence Risk

In a groundbreaking advancement that intertwines public health and clinical practice, researchers across prominent universities have demonstrated the efficacy of a novel screening tool designed to predict firearm violence risk among young adults accessed through emergency departments. This innovative scoring system, known as the SaFETy score—an acronym encompassing Serious fighting, Friend weapon carrying, community Environment, and firearm Thre…