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Dr. Anne W. Snowdon RN, BScN, MSc, PhD Coordinator, Health, Safety and Injury Prevention Theme - AUTO21 NCE Associate Professor Faculty of Nursing University of Windsor Director, Center for Religion, Culture and Health Assumption University Windsor, Ontario |
Dr. John L. Mann DEng, PEng Director of Eng'g & Reg'l Affairs DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Windsor, Ontario |
Each year, about three classrooms worth of elementary school children die in road crashes in Canada. DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. has entered into a unique and innovative partnership to increase knowledge among Canadians of effective child safety system use in vehicles.
DaimlerChrysler Canada provides funding and a team with expertise in safety system design, crash avoidance strategies and government regulations. Health researchers on the team, led by Dr. Anne Snowdon of the University of Windsor, brought their expertise in family research and population health. Their combined efforts resulted in "Bobby Shooster Rides Safely in his Booster", a multi-media education program for families.
The education program, when tested in Ontario, led to a significant increase in parents' knowledge of accurate use of safety seats for children. The program is now being tested in six Canadian provinces, again with support from DaimlerChrysler Canada.
DaimlerChrysler Canada's support has also contributed to the transfer of knowledge from this research. The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police has endorsed the research program. The program has also stimulated a partnership with Magna International to develop a prototype booster seat for school-aged children. The recent launch of the seat at the Ontario Science Centre was a resounding success.
DaimlerChrysler Canada's commitment of company time, personnel and resources is a clear indication of the company's commitment to the safety of Canadian families and children.
The CIHR Partnership Award recognizes partnerships with one or more external partners from the private, voluntary or public sectors which exemplify excellence by bringing health research communities together to create innovative approaches to research questions; to develop research agendas that are responsive to the health needs, concerns and priorities of Canadians; and to accelerate the translation of knowledge for the benefit of Canadians.
Presenter Dr. Michael Kramer congratulates Dr. Anne W. Snowdon.
Dr. Michael Kramer (left) presents the CIHR Partnership Award to
Dr. Anne W. Snowdon (University of Windsor) and
Dr. John L. Mann (DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc.).
