[Child abuse-reduction in the estimated number of unreported cases by restructuring a clinical child protection program].

Background: Identification of child abuse is a daily challenge in medical work. The estimated number of unreported cases of child abuse and neglect is high.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the redesigned clinical child protection program of a major German pediatric hospital and to improve programs in other hospitals for children and physicians through presentation of the advantages of the new structure.

[Undetected Cases of Non-Accidental Burns in Children - Preventive Strategies].

Background: Thermal injuries are a frequent cause of accidents within the pediatric population that may result in long periods of hospitalization as well as severe physical and mental impairment and lifelong consequences. Especially in infants, burns caused by scalding are the most common cause of injury. Beside accidental injuries, intential burns may also occur.