Establishment and evaluation of Pakistan's trauma registry
Insights from a public sector trauma institute
Keywords:
database creation, digital health care, Pakistan, public health, trauma registryAbstract
Background: The need for a trustworthy Trauma Registry (TR) to enhance patient care and direct trauma prevention strategies has been recognized for a very long time. Objectives: This research sought to establish, develop, and assess Pakistan's first Digital TR at SMBB Institute of Trauma. Methods: Using U.S. DIv5 TR model as starting point, locally adapted digital TR was developed, and several methodologies were used to analyze prevalence, characters, and first-aid care of trauma, as well as the feasibility of establishing a national TR. The research was conducted at SMBBIT for the period from November 2016 to December 2022. Results: Majority of patients suffering trauma were youthful 46% and predominantly male 86%, according to the demographic analysis. Direct admission from the accident scene was common 68%, and the preponderance of incidents involved 59% road accidents. In the majority of cases, 64% family members provided primary care. The leading causes of injury were 75% blunt force trauma and 59% automobile collisions. Orthopedic 35%, neurosurgical 22%, and oro-maxillofacial 12% injuries were the most common. In terms of assault-related injuries, gunshot wounds were a prominent cause of trauma.
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