Preparedness for treating injured patients at a single-centre trauma hospital in Ethiopia: a qualitative study
Background Across the world, a disproportionate amount (90%) of injury-related deaths and disabilities occur in Global South countries where one-third of injury deaths could be prevented. In most Global South countries, there is varying availability of resources, and many hospitals lack important eq...
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| description | Background Across the world, a disproportionate amount (90%) of injury-related deaths and disabilities occur in Global South countries where one-third of injury deaths could be prevented. In most Global South countries, there is varying availability of resources, and many hospitals lack important equipment, some of which is inexpensive. Objective To explore the perceptions of the staff regarding the preparedness of handling traumatic injuries at Addis Ababa Burn Emergency and Trauma Hospital in Ethiopia. Method A qualitative, exploratory study was conducted using semi-structured interviews. The sample pool included a diverse group of professionals who work in various roles within the hospital where the interview and data generation were conducted in early 2023. The interviews were analyzed using the reflexive thematic analysis approach outlined by Braun and Clarke. Results Resident doctors, who bear the primary responsibility for patient care, often face delays in decision-making, which contribute to procedural backlogs and extended patient stays. A significant challenge was identified in the availability, maintenance, and procurement of medical equipment, alongside shortages and inconsistencies in the supply of medicines and materials. A notable knowledge and skill gap among healthcare professionals was observed, compounded by the absence of a standardized trauma response team. Furthermore, the interview clarifies that there is a substantial gap and significant challenges in quality of service and standardization. Conclusions There are significant gaps in terms of hospital preparedness for caring for injured patients, and these lacks can lead to delays in treatment and poor clinical outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-894c4bcc6c164d63b7c761ce9ef2c97f2025-08-20T03:44:50ZengTaylor & Francis GroupGlobal Health Action1654-98802025-12-0118110.1080/16549716.2025.25406692540669Preparedness for treating injured patients at a single-centre trauma hospital in Ethiopia: a qualitative studyHelina Bogale Abayneh0Stine Engebretsen1Kristin Halvorsen2Stein Ove Danielsen3Oslo Metropolitan UniversityOslo Metropolitan UniversityOslo Metropolitan UniversityOslo Metropolitan UniversityBackground Across the world, a disproportionate amount (90%) of injury-related deaths and disabilities occur in Global South countries where one-third of injury deaths could be prevented. In most Global South countries, there is varying availability of resources, and many hospitals lack important equipment, some of which is inexpensive. Objective To explore the perceptions of the staff regarding the preparedness of handling traumatic injuries at Addis Ababa Burn Emergency and Trauma Hospital in Ethiopia. Method A qualitative, exploratory study was conducted using semi-structured interviews. The sample pool included a diverse group of professionals who work in various roles within the hospital where the interview and data generation were conducted in early 2023. The interviews were analyzed using the reflexive thematic analysis approach outlined by Braun and Clarke. Results Resident doctors, who bear the primary responsibility for patient care, often face delays in decision-making, which contribute to procedural backlogs and extended patient stays. A significant challenge was identified in the availability, maintenance, and procurement of medical equipment, alongside shortages and inconsistencies in the supply of medicines and materials. A notable knowledge and skill gap among healthcare professionals was observed, compounded by the absence of a standardized trauma response team. Furthermore, the interview clarifies that there is a substantial gap and significant challenges in quality of service and standardization. Conclusions There are significant gaps in terms of hospital preparedness for caring for injured patients, and these lacks can lead to delays in treatment and poor clinical outcomes.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2025.2540669trauma carereadinesslimited resourcelow-income countryquality of care |
| spellingShingle | Helina Bogale Abayneh Stine Engebretsen Kristin Halvorsen Stein Ove Danielsen Preparedness for treating injured patients at a single-centre trauma hospital in Ethiopia: a qualitative study Global Health Action trauma care readiness limited resource low-income country quality of care |
| title | Preparedness for treating injured patients at a single-centre trauma hospital in Ethiopia: a qualitative study |
| title_full | Preparedness for treating injured patients at a single-centre trauma hospital in Ethiopia: a qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | Preparedness for treating injured patients at a single-centre trauma hospital in Ethiopia: a qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Preparedness for treating injured patients at a single-centre trauma hospital in Ethiopia: a qualitative study |
| title_short | Preparedness for treating injured patients at a single-centre trauma hospital in Ethiopia: a qualitative study |
| title_sort | preparedness for treating injured patients at a single centre trauma hospital in ethiopia a qualitative study |
| topic | trauma care readiness limited resource low-income country quality of care |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2025.2540669 |
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