Evaluating trauma care capabilities using the essential trauma care guidelines of the world health organization : cross-sectional study of primary health centres in Muscat, Oman
Joint Authors
al-Salmani, Asma Ali
al-Balushi, Aishah
al-Balushi, Zulaykhah
Source
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 22, Issue 1 (28 Feb. 2022), pp.58-64, 7 p.
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Publication Date
2022-02-28
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate trauma care capabilities at the primary care level in Muscat, Oman, using World Health Organization guidelines.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between January and March 2015 at eight primary health centres in Seeb.
An English-language questionnaire was distributed to the medical officer or nurse in-charge at each centre to determine the number of staff, total population being served, number of emergency trauma cases and availability of ambulances.
Subsequently, 10 doctors from each health centre were randomly selected to assess the availability of physical resources as well as their trauma skills and knowledge.
Results: There were limited physical and human resources for the management of trauma and a complete absence of trauma administrative functions, such as local trauma registries or quality improvement activities.
Conclusion: This study highlighted the need to introduce national guidelines and improve the delivery of trauma services in Oman.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Balushi, Aishah& al-Balushi, Zulaykhah& al-Salmani, Asma Ali. 2022. Evaluating trauma care capabilities using the essential trauma care guidelines of the world health organization : cross-sectional study of primary health centres in Muscat, Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal،Vol. 22, no. 1, pp.58-64.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Balushi, Aishah…[et al.]. Evaluating trauma care capabilities using the essential trauma care guidelines of the world health organization : cross-sectional study of primary health centres in Muscat, Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Vol. 22, no. 1 (Feb. 2022), pp.58-64.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Balushi, Aishah& al-Balushi, Zulaykhah& al-Salmani, Asma Ali. Evaluating trauma care capabilities using the essential trauma care guidelines of the world health organization : cross-sectional study of primary health centres in Muscat, Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2022. Vol. 22, no. 1, pp.58-64.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1343797
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 63-64
Record ID
BIM-1343797