Search Results - "African Journal of Emergency Medicine"

A hands-on guide to doing content analysis by Erlingsson, Christen, Brysiewicz, Petra

“…There is a growing recognition for the important role played by qualitative research and its usefulness in many fields, including the emergency care context in…”
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Impact of lockdown measures implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic on the burden of trauma presentations to a regional emergency department in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa by Morris, David, Rogers, Megan, Kissmer, Nicole, Du Preez, Anzanne, Dufourq, Nicholas

“…The Covid-19 pandemic triggered unprecedented nationwide regulations aimed primarily at slowing the spread of the virus. The objective of this study was to…”
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A systematic review of burn injuries in low- and middle-income countries: Epidemiology in the WHO-defined African Region by Rybarczyk, Megan M, Schafer, Jesse M, Elm, Courtney M, Sarvepalli, Shashank, Vaswani, Pavan A, Balhara, Kamna S, Carlson, Lucas C, Jacquet, Gabrielle A

“…According to the World Health Organization (WHO), burns result in the loss of approximately 18 million disability adjusted life years (DALYs) and more than…”
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Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa: Efforts, recommendations and challenges at hand by Greene, Leah, Uwishema, Olivier, Nicholas, Aderinto, Kapoor, Arushi, Berjaoui, Christin, Adamolekun, Emmanuel, Khoury, Carlo, Mohammed, Fatima Elbasri Abuelgasim, Onyeaka, Helen

“…Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions have suffered globally and as a result, attention and resources for other diseases, such as…”
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Survival status and predictors of mortality among traumatic brain injury patients in an Ethiopian hospital: A retrospective cohort study by Amare, Abraham Tsedalu, Tesfaye, Tadesse Dagget, Ali, Awole Seid, Woelile, Tamiru Alene, Birlie, Tekalign Amera, Kebede, Worku Misganew, Tassew, Sheganew Fetene, Chanie, Ermias Sisay, Fleke, Dejen Getaneh

“…Traumatic brain injury is a major global public health problem causing substantial mortality among the adult population. Hence, this study aimed to determine…”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on presentations with suicidal behaviour in a tertiary hospital Emergency Centre in the Eastern Cape, South Africa-A cross-sectional analysis by Els, Johnré Retief, Hendrikse, Clint, Taljaard, Luan

“…Suicidal behaviour is a public health emergency, causing an estimated one million deaths globally each year. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on suicidal…”
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From vocational to graduation: A mixed methods study of support needs for vocational learners pursuing post-graduate education in South Africa by Groome, Debbi, Cunningham, Charmaine

“…Vocational learning has been critical in shaping South Africa's workforce, especially for paramedicine. The introduction of the National Qualification…”
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Workplace violence in three public sector emergency departments, Gauteng, South Africa: A cross-sectional survey by Nkadimeng, Mahlako, Engelbrecht, Andreas, Rajan, Suma

“…Workplace violence against healthcareworkers in Emergency Departments (EDs) is a global concern. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and…”
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Healthcare professionals perceptions towards the determinants of effective emergency health care services in public health centres of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Getahun, Genanew Kassie, Shewamare, Abraham, Andabob, Wondimu Ayele, Duressa, Ewnetu Mulugeta, Birhanu, Molla Yigzaw

“…Emergency healthcare services enable early detection and life-saving interventions for time-sensitive acute injuries and illnesses. The aim of this paper was…”
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Descriptive analysis of road traffic crashes encountered by Tanzanian motorcycle taxi drivers trained in first aid by Drake, J H, Kiwango, G, Kitapondya, D, Mashili, F, Kivlehan, S M

“…In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, death from road traffic crashes (RTC) occurs at roughly double the global rate. In this study, we sought to understand the…”
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Improving pain management for trauma patients at two Rwandan emergency departments by Hagenimana, Jean Pierre, Banguti, Paulin Ruhato, Anderson, Rebecca Lynn Churchill, Tuyishime, Jean de Dieu, Nyirigira, Gaston, Tuyishime, Eugene

“…Little is known regarding the effectiveness of pain protocols and guideline use in Emergency Departments (ED) in Sub-Saharan Africa. Therefore, to shed light…”
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South African palliative care provider perspectives on emergency medical services in palliative situations by Gage, Caleb Hanson, Gwyther, Liz, Stassen, Willem

“…Due to the frequent intersection of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with palliative situations and the increasing global need for palliative care, there has…”
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The transition of patient care: Exploring the outcomes of prehospital to hospital patient handover practices and healthcare provider education by Muller, George, Brits, Hanneke

“…Inadequate patient handover is linked to numerous medical errors and lapses in communication between hospital healthcare providers and prehospital healthcare…”
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Oxygen therapy practice and associated factors among nurses working at an Ethiopian Referral Hospital by Teshale, Mikiyas Muche, Moges, Nurilign Abebe, Bitew, Mezinew Sintayehu, Birhanie, Setarg Ayenew, Gedfew, Mihretie, Negese, Belete, Telayneh, Animut Takele, Ayenew, Temesgen, Tsegaye, Dejen

“…Supplemental oxygen therapy is suppling oxygen at quantities higher than those found in the atmosphere (>21 %) and is mostly prescribed for hypoxic patients…”
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Undergraduate acute care clinical competencies for managing acute care cases in adult patients within a South African in-hospital environment: A modified Delphi Study by Jansen, Marvin Jeffrey, Hartman, Nadia, Grant, David

“…With the increase of global population, there has been an increased demand for acute care services both locally and globally. In the absence of an acute care…”
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Characteristics of paediatric injuries as predictors of 24-hour disposition from the Emergency Department of a teaching hospital in Southwestern Uganda by Olinga, Daniel, Oyania, Felix, Bagonza, Kenneth, Odakha, Justine Athieno, Balu, Mabiala Constant, Mwanje, William, Flanery, Andrew, Okello, Ambrose, Musau, Evelyn Mwende, Kizito, Prisca Mary

“…Paediatric injuries are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries. We aimed to characterize…”
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Accuracy of focused cardiac ultrasound interpretation among emergency and critical care medicine residents in Ethiopia: A multi-center cross-sectional study by Mekonen, Nahom Mesfin, Abicho, Temesgen Beyene, Asfaw, Kalsidagn Girma, Leulseged, Tigist Workneh, Mera, Nebiat Adane, Habte, Yegeta Wondafrash, Moges, Fekadesilassie Henok, Birhan, Yidnekachew Asrat, Tesfaye, Meron, Tesfaye, Birhanu

“…Focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) has emerged as a valuable tool in emergency and critical care medicine, allowing for rapid assessment of cardiac function…”
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UPESI: Swahili translation of the FAST acronym for stroke awareness campaigns in East Africa by Waweru, Peter Kuria, Yulu, Elijah, Matuja, Sarah Shali, Gatimu, Samwel Maina

“…Despite stroke being a leading cause of death and disability in sub-Saharan Africa, stroke awareness remains a major hurdle to early stroke response and care…”
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A needs assessment for formal emergency medicine curriculum and training in Zambia by Alavian, Sara, Birkland, Bassim, Mwanza, Kephas, Mondoux, Shawn

“…Emergency medicine (EM) is a nascent field in Zambia. While not yet recognized as a medical specialty, there is national interest for developing more robust…”
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The utilisation of emergency point-of-care ultrasound in a tertiary hospital emergency department in East London, South Africa by Biggs, Oscar, Taljaard, Luan, Van Hoving, Daniël Jacobus, Rugunanan, Meeren

“…Emergency departments are the primary entry point for emergencies in the public healthcare system. Resource constraints burden a large proportion of the public…”
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