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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Abstract EMMAMALLY, Waheedha; ERLINGSSON, Christen and BRYSIEWICZ, Petra.
Describing healthcare providers' perceptions of relational practice with families in the …

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 …

Objectives Prehospital transfusion can be life-saving when transport is delayed but
conventional plasma, red cells, and whole blood are often unavailable out of hospital. Shelf …

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: 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 …

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 …