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Key findings from a prospective trauma registry at a regional hospital in Southwest Cameroon

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  • Alain Chichom-Mefire
  • Obieze C Nwanna-Nzewunwa
  • Vincent Verla Siysi
  • Isabelle Feldhaus
  • Rochelle Dicker
  • Catherine Juillard

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Introduction: Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Data characterizing the burden of trauma in Cameroon is limited. Regular, prospective injury surveillance can address the shortcomings of existing hospital administrative logs and medical records. This study aims to characterize trauma as seen at the emergency department (ED) of Limbe Regional Hospital (LRH) and assess the completeness of data obtained by a trauma registry. Methods and findings: From January 2008 to October 2013, we prospectively captured data on injured patients using a strategically designed, context-relevant trauma registry instrument. Indicators around patient demographics, injury characteristics, delays in accessing care, and treatment outcomes were recorded. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate statistical analyses were conducted. Conclusions: Implementation of a context-appropriate trauma registry in resource-constrained settings is feasible. Providing valuable, high-quality data, the trauma registry can inform trauma care quality improvement efforts and policy development. Study findings indicate the need for injury prevention interventions and policies that will prioritize high-risks groups, such as those aged 20–29 years, and those in occupations requiring frequent road travel. The high incidence of motorcycle-related injuries is concerning and calls for a proactive solution.

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  • Alain Chichom-Mefire & Obieze C Nwanna-Nzewunwa & Vincent Verla Siysi & Isabelle Feldhaus & Rochelle Dicker & Catherine Juillard, 2017. "Key findings from a prospective trauma registry at a regional hospital in Southwest Cameroon," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 12(7), pages 1-12, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0180784
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0180784
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    1. Zeinab Mohammed & Ahmed Arafa & Shaimaa Senosy & El-Morsy Ahmed El-Morsy & Emad El-Bana & Yaseen Saleh & Jon Mark Hirshon, 2020. "Completeness of Medical Records of Trauma Patients Admitted to the Emergency Unit of a University Hospital, Upper Egypt," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(1), pages 1-10, December.

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