Designing a prototype trauma registry framework for a tertiary health institution in a low- and middle-income country: A qualitative study.

<h4>Introduction</h4>Low- and middle-income countries experience high injury-related mortality rates, with road traffic crashes being a significant contributor in Nigeria. Data from trauma registries are crucial for designing and advocating for trauma intervention programmes. However, th...

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Main Authors: Helen Adesoba, Adesola Olumide, Kehinde Oluwadiya, Ajibola Oladiran, Kehinde Ojifinni, Oluwafemi Popoola, Carl Bonander
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Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0317141
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Adesola Olumide
Kehinde Oluwadiya
Ajibola Oladiran
Kehinde Ojifinni
Oluwafemi Popoola
Carl Bonander
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description <h4>Introduction</h4>Low- and middle-income countries experience high injury-related mortality rates, with road traffic crashes being a significant contributor in Nigeria. Data from trauma registries are crucial for designing and advocating for trauma intervention programmes. However, there is limited research to inform the development of trauma registries in a Nigerian setting. The aim of this study was to design a feasible prototype trauma registry (TR) including, scope of activities and registry components for University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Nigeria.<h4>Methods</h4>In-depth interviews were conducted with eight purposively selected trauma registry stakeholders in UCH to obtain context-specific information for a prototype registry. An expert meeting was conducted with four purposively selected experts within the hospital to assess and validate the suitability of the prototype TR scope and TR components, confirming their applicability and potential efficacy in UCH. Information obtained from the interviews and expert meeting were analysed deductively using thematic analysis.<h4>Results</h4>Stakeholders identified the most feasible scope for the trauma registry (TR) as daily data collection on all trauma patients from their initial presentation to discharge or death. This data would be gathered primarily at two critical points: the accident/emergency department and the wards where trauma patients are admitted. Stakeholders believed that comprehensive information about trauma patients could be achieved through these collection points. Following this scope, the analysis led to the identification of 21 essential components and activities for the TR, which were then organised into six categories: registry personnel, computers and other materials, trainings, technology infrastructure, administrative services, and monitoring and evaluation.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The scope and components identified are relevant to our context and have the potential to contribute to trauma prevention programmes, improve patient care and outcomes, and contribute to trauma-related policies and programmes if successfully implemented.
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spelling doaj-art-944b11f2e0494796a6d2af31de1cbef52025-01-17T05:31:40ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01201e031714110.1371/journal.pone.0317141Designing a prototype trauma registry framework for a tertiary health institution in a low- and middle-income country: A qualitative study.Helen AdesobaAdesola OlumideKehinde OluwadiyaAjibola OladiranKehinde OjifinniOluwafemi PopoolaCarl Bonander<h4>Introduction</h4>Low- and middle-income countries experience high injury-related mortality rates, with road traffic crashes being a significant contributor in Nigeria. Data from trauma registries are crucial for designing and advocating for trauma intervention programmes. However, there is limited research to inform the development of trauma registries in a Nigerian setting. The aim of this study was to design a feasible prototype trauma registry (TR) including, scope of activities and registry components for University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Nigeria.<h4>Methods</h4>In-depth interviews were conducted with eight purposively selected trauma registry stakeholders in UCH to obtain context-specific information for a prototype registry. An expert meeting was conducted with four purposively selected experts within the hospital to assess and validate the suitability of the prototype TR scope and TR components, confirming their applicability and potential efficacy in UCH. Information obtained from the interviews and expert meeting were analysed deductively using thematic analysis.<h4>Results</h4>Stakeholders identified the most feasible scope for the trauma registry (TR) as daily data collection on all trauma patients from their initial presentation to discharge or death. This data would be gathered primarily at two critical points: the accident/emergency department and the wards where trauma patients are admitted. Stakeholders believed that comprehensive information about trauma patients could be achieved through these collection points. Following this scope, the analysis led to the identification of 21 essential components and activities for the TR, which were then organised into six categories: registry personnel, computers and other materials, trainings, technology infrastructure, administrative services, and monitoring and evaluation.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The scope and components identified are relevant to our context and have the potential to contribute to trauma prevention programmes, improve patient care and outcomes, and contribute to trauma-related policies and programmes if successfully implemented.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0317141
spellingShingle Helen Adesoba
Adesola Olumide
Kehinde Oluwadiya
Ajibola Oladiran
Kehinde Ojifinni
Oluwafemi Popoola
Carl Bonander
Designing a prototype trauma registry framework for a tertiary health institution in a low- and middle-income country: A qualitative study.
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title Designing a prototype trauma registry framework for a tertiary health institution in a low- and middle-income country: A qualitative study.
title_full Designing a prototype trauma registry framework for a tertiary health institution in a low- and middle-income country: A qualitative study.
title_fullStr Designing a prototype trauma registry framework for a tertiary health institution in a low- and middle-income country: A qualitative study.
title_full_unstemmed Designing a prototype trauma registry framework for a tertiary health institution in a low- and middle-income country: A qualitative study.
title_short Designing a prototype trauma registry framework for a tertiary health institution in a low- and middle-income country: A qualitative study.
title_sort designing a prototype trauma registry framework for a tertiary health institution in a low and middle income country a qualitative study
url https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0317141
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