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

Alain Chichom MefireObieze C Nwanna-NzewunwaVincent Verla SiysiIsabelle FeldhausRochelle DickerCatherine Juillard
Published in: PloS one (2017)
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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