The State of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review.
Zachary ElwellEstephania CandeloTarika SrinivasanSarah NussNader G ZalaquettGratien TuyishimireIsaie NcogozaPatrick Marc Jean-GillesJacob Ndas LegboTravis T TollefsonDavid A ShayePublished in: OTO open (2024)
CMF trauma remains a significant cause of global morbidity, yet there remains a lack of high-quality, CMF trauma-specific data in LMICs. Country-specific investigations are required to enhance knowledge and inform novel interventions. Implementing policy change must be community-specific and account for unique cultural barriers, attitudes, and behaviors to maximize patient care outcomes.