Background The abdomen is one of the most commonly injured regions in trauma patients.
Abdominal injury surgeries are common in Tanzania and in many parts of the world. This …

Abstract As emerging countries, China, Russia, and South Africa are establishing and/or
improving their trauma systems. China has recently established a trauma system named “the …

Background. Trauma in South Africa (SA) has been referred to as a malignant epidemic, but
the impact of trauma on the elderly has tended to be overlooked. Objectives. To address this …

This study contributes to a neglected aspect of health policy analysis: policy formulation
processes. Context is central to the policy cycle, yet the influence of crises on policy …

Background Knee replacement surgery can significantly improve the quality of life of patients
with severe knee osteoarthritis. Equitable access to knee replacement surgery is important …

Trauma is a serious public health problem, and abdominal injuries are among the leading
causes of hospitalization after trauma. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the outcome …

Rationale Understanding current early mobilization practice of patients in intensive care unit
(ICU) is critical to the design and implementation of strategies to facilitate its application in a …

This study assessed the ability of the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Checklist for the
DSM‐5 (PCL‐5) to distinguish between caseness and noncaseness for PTSD among South …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to describe families' perceptions of relational practice
when interacting with health care professionals in emergency departments in the South …

Background: Pelvic fractures can lead to disability and a poor health-related quality of life,
thereby contributing to the burden of disease in South Africa. Rehabilitation plays an …