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Examining the burden of unintentional injuries in Ghana: A systematic review and meta-analysis 检查加纳意外伤害的负担:系统回顾和荟萃分析
IF 1.2 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2025.100907
Daniel Gyaase , Deepti Beri , Stacie Powell , Nipuna Cooray , Margie Peden , Julie Brown , Jagnoor Jagnoor

Background

In Ghana, there is a lack of comprehensive and empirical data on injuries. In the absence of robust national datasets, systematic reviews serve as a critical tool for understanding existing evidence. Our study synthesises the available literature to estimate the pooled prevalence and mortality associated with unintentional injuries in Ghana.

Method

We searched and identified studies that reported on the burden (prevalence, mortality, economic and disabilities) of commonly reported unintentional injuries (road traffic injuries, falls, burns, drowning and poisoning) in Ghana. Studies were identified from PubMed, EMBASE, Global Health, and Scopus from 2000 to 2023.

Result

A total of 46 studies were included in the review. The prevalence and mortality of unintentional injuries were high, with a pooled estimate of 18 % (95 % CI: 11 % – 26 %) and 15 % (9 % CI: 10 % – 21 %), respectively. Road traffic injury (RTI) was found to be a major contributor to the high prevalence and mortality. Our review found limited data on the economic burden and disabilities from unintentional injuries. Despite the lack of complete data, the cost of treating unintentional injuries appears to be significantly high. The annual cost of treating RTIs was US$6730,862.89, falls were US$1645,736.50, and burns were US$464,937.11.

Conclusion

Our review found a high prevalence, mortality, and likely economic burden of unintentional injuries in Ghana. Prioritising road safety could significantly reduce the burden of unintentional injuries in Ghana. Due to the limited studies on the economic burden and disability from unintentional injuries, more research is needed to drive insurance policies and rehabilitation practices.
在加纳,缺乏关于伤害的全面和经验数据。在缺乏健全的国家数据集的情况下,系统评价是理解现有证据的关键工具。我们的研究综合了现有文献,以估计加纳与意外伤害相关的总患病率和死亡率。方法我们检索并确定了报告加纳常见意外伤害(道路交通伤害、跌倒、烧伤、溺水和中毒)负担(患病率、死亡率、经济和残疾)的研究。从2000年至2023年的PubMed、EMBASE、Global Health和Scopus中确定了研究。结果共纳入46项研究。意外伤害的患病率和死亡率很高,合并估计分别为18% (95% CI: 11% - 26%)和15% (9% CI: 10% - 21%)。道路交通伤害是造成高发病率和高死亡率的一个主要因素。我们的研究发现,关于意外伤害造成的经济负担和残疾的数据有限。尽管缺乏完整的数据,但治疗意外伤害的费用似乎非常高。治疗rti的年费用为6730,862.89美元,跌倒为1645,736.50美元,烧伤为464,937.11美元。结论:我们的综述发现加纳意外伤害的患病率、死亡率和可能的经济负担都很高。优先考虑道路安全可以大大减轻加纳意外伤害的负担。由于对意外伤害的经济负担和残疾的研究有限,需要更多的研究来推动保险政策和康复实践。
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Magnitude and associated factors of discharge against medical advice among patients treated in the adult Emergency Department at an Ethiopian University Hospital 埃塞俄比亚大学医院成人急诊科患者不遵医嘱出院的程度及相关因素
IF 1.2 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2025.100918
Getachew Worku , Demelash Ataro

Background

Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) is a global phenomenon in which patients voluntarily terminate their consent to medical care before the medical team declares them fit for discharge. This adversely affects the delivery of quality health care and poses serious clinical, ethical, and legal challenges to the individual physician and the hospital. This study aims to assess the magnitude and factors associated with DAMA.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted at the adult emergency department of Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select 322 patients. The data were collected using a pretested, structured checklist through chart review. Descriptive statistics, including proportions, medians, tables, and charts, were used to describe the characteristics of the study participants. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with DAMA. The model's fitness was checked by the Hosmer and Lemeshow tests. The significance level was declared at a p-value < 0.05.

Results

This study found that the magnitude of DAMA was 7.45 % (24 out of 322); 95 % CI: 4.56–10.3 %) The majority of patients with DAMA 1041.7 %) were due to a financial issue, followed by the refusal of procedure 5, 20.8 %) and poor prognosis 4, 16.7 %). Being male [AOR: 4.1; 95 % CI: 1.17–14.11] and triage levels of Red and Orange [AOR: 2.87; 95 % CI: 1.02- 8.02] were associated with DAMA.

Conclusion

The study identified a considerable magnitude of DAMA. Being male and the severity of the triage score were found to be independent determinants of DAMA. The majority of patients had permanently left the hospital due to financial constraints. Therefore, strengthening health insurance and ensuring the availability of the necessary resources at government health facilities could help reduce DAMA.
根据医嘱出院(DAMA)是一种全球现象,即患者在医疗团队宣布其适合出院之前自愿终止对医疗护理的同意。这对提供高质量的医疗保健产生不利影响,并对医生个人和医院构成严重的临床、道德和法律挑战。本研究旨在评估DAMA的程度和相关因素。方法在埃塞俄比亚阿瓦萨大学综合专科医院成人急诊科进行一项基于机构的横断面研究。采用系统随机抽样方法抽取322例患者。通过图表审查,使用预先测试的结构化检查表收集数据。描述性统计,包括比例、中位数、表格和图表,用于描述研究参与者的特征。采用二元logistic回归分析确定与DAMA相关的因素。模型的适合度通过Hosmer和Lemeshow检验。p值<; 0.05为显著性水平。结果322例患者中DAMA发生率为7.45%(24例);95% CI: 4.56 - 10.3%)大多数DAMA患者(41.7%)是由于经济问题,其次是拒绝手术(20.8%)和预后不良(16.7%)。男性[AOR: 4.1;95% CI: 1.17-14.11]和红色和橙色的分类水平[AOR: 2.87;95% CI: 1.02 ~ 8.02]与DAMA相关。结论该研究确定了相当大的DAMA。男性和分诊评分的严重程度被发现是DAMA的独立决定因素。由于财政拮据,大多数病人已经永久离开了医院。因此,加强医疗保险和确保政府保健设施提供必要的资源有助于减少死亡人数。
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Factors contributing to extended length of stay in the emergency department and potential strategies for improving patient flow in a central hospital in the Gauteng Province, South Africa 南非豪登省一家中心医院急诊住院时间延长的因素及改善病人流动的潜在策略
IF 1.2 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-08-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2025.100896
L. Motimele , V. Lalloo , T. Sefala , A. Engelbrecht , L. Majake-Mogoba , D. Basu

Background

Length of stay (LOS) is an integral part of inpatient care in hospitals, particularly in Emergency Departments (EDs). It is an essential performance indicator for the National Indicator Data Set in South Africa. Multiple studies have indicated a correlation between an increased LOS and worse patient outcomes in a variety of acute medical conditions. The study aims to establish the key factors of LOS in the ED at a central hospital in the Gauteng Province of South Africa.

Methodology

A cross-sectional study was conducted over seventeen months (Aug 2023 to Dec 2024) based on 2927 entries of patients admitted at the ED for more than 48 hours. No intervention was done as part of this study.

Results

The median LOS was 2.81 days (IQR: 2-3) with a minimum of 2 days and a maximum of 12 days. A regression analysis demonstrated that the most significant determinants for prolonged LOS were gender and disease group of boarded patients awaiting ward transfer.Significant differences (p < 0.001) in the LOS between clinical disciplines were noted, with medical (45%) and surgical departments (46%) accounting for most boarding patients compared to all other clinical disciplines.

Conclusions

Data demonstrated that 80% of patients in the ED wait an average of 3 days before transfer into the wards. This extended ALOS in the ED has consequences for patient outcomes and the quality of healthcare provided. Based on the findings of this study, strategies to improve patient flow are essential in facilitating timeous discharge from wards and to prioritise the forward flow of patients waiting in ED.
住院时间(LOS)是医院住院治疗的重要组成部分,特别是在急诊科(EDs)。它是南非国家指标数据集的一个重要绩效指标。多项研究表明,在各种急性医疗状况下,LOS增加与患者预后恶化之间存在相关性。本研究的目的是在南非豪登省的一家中心医院的急诊科建立LOS的关键因素。方法对2927例在急诊科住院时间超过48小时的患者进行为期17个月(2023年8月至2024年12月)的横断面研究。本研究没有进行干预。结果中位生存期(LOS)为2.81天(IQR: 2-3),最短2天,最长12天。回归分析表明,等待转病房的住院患者的性别和疾病组是延长LOS的最重要决定因素。注意到临床学科之间的LOS存在显著差异(p < 0.001),与所有其他临床学科相比,内科(45%)和外科(46%)占大多数寄宿患者。结论数据显示,80%的急诊科患者平均等待3天才能转入病房。这种在急诊科扩展的ALOS对患者的治疗结果和所提供的医疗保健质量产生了影响。基于这项研究的发现,改善病人流量的策略对于促进及时出院和优先安排在急诊科等待的病人向前流动至关重要。
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Critical care transfers of ventilator-dependent patients from operating theatres to Critical Care Units in a South African Metropole 南非大都市呼吸机依赖患者从手术室到重症监护病房的重症监护转移
IF 1.2 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2025.100908
Esther Cloete , Jacobus J Badenhorst , Anthony R Reed

Background

Ventilated patients in the operating theatre who need transfer to other facilities, can contribute to delays and inefficencies in surgical and theatre resources. In 2018, an interhospital retrieval service was established to provide transfers between state hospitals in the Cape Town Metropole exclusively for intubated, post-operative patients. This study aims to describe the utilisation of the retrieval system and gain insights into retrieval patterns.

Methods

This retrospective observational study analysed all post-operative patients using the retrieval system between state hospitals in the Cape Town Metropole from July 2018 – December 2021, as recorded in an existing SPRINTT-OR registry.

Results

A total of 291 patients were included. Most patients retrieved were male (n = 186, 63.9 %), with a mean age of 34.95 (S ± 13.59). The median time interval from request to ambulance arrival was 61 min. Most patients (n = 184, 63.2 %) were transferred from a single Large Metro District Hospital (LMDH). Trauma surgery was the most common diagnostic category (n = 123, 42.3 %), followed by infective causes (n = 79, 27.1 %) and Obstetrics & Gynaecology (n = 52, 17.9 %).

Conclusion

This study provides insight into the retrieval needs of ventilated, post-operative patients across different healthcare facilities in an African metropolitan area who are transferred with a dedicated, specialised transfer service. It describes the system's use and provides insight into patient demographics, diagnoses, and transfer timing, as well as the role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in optimising the functioning of a healthcare system.
背景手术室内需要通风的患者需要转移到其他设施,可能会导致手术和手术室资源的延误和效率低下。2018年,建立了一项医院间检索服务,专门为开普敦大都会的公立医院之间的插管术后患者提供转诊服务。本研究旨在描述检索系统的使用,并深入了解检索模式。方法本回顾性观察性研究分析了2018年7月至2021年12月在开普敦大都会州立医院使用检索系统的所有术后患者,这些患者记录在现有的sprint - or登记处。结果共纳入291例患者。大多数患者为男性(n = 186, 63.9%),平均年龄34.95 (S±13.59)岁。从请求到救护车到达的中位时间间隔为61分钟。大多数患者(n = 184, 63.2%)来自单一的大型都会区医院(LMDH)。创伤外科是最常见的诊断类别(n = 123, 42.3%),其次是感染原因(n = 79, 27.1%)和妇产科(n = 52, 17.9%)。结论:本研究提供了对非洲大都市地区不同医疗机构的通气术后患者的检索需求的见解,这些患者通过专门的专业转移服务转移。它描述了系统的使用,并提供了对患者人口统计,诊断和转移时间的见解,以及紧急医疗服务(EMS)在优化医疗保健系统功能中的作用。
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Global Health research abstracts: August ‘25 全球健康研究摘要:25年8月
IF 1.2 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2025.100919
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Perceived support needs of novice nurses working in emergency departments of selected public hospitals in Tshwane, South Africa 在南非茨瓦内选定的公立医院急诊科工作的新护士的感知支持需求
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2025-09-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2025.100889
Kapari Mashao, Celia Filmalter, Tanya Heyns

Introduction

Patients present with diverse healthcare needs in emergency departments, necessitating nurses to have diverse clinical competencies to function effectively. Novice nurses in emergency departments may be ill-equipped to handle responsibilities and workload, necessitating adequate support for a smooth transition. However, providing practical support requires a comprehensive understanding of support needs.

Methods

This descriptive qualitative study investigated the perceived support needs of novice nurses working in emergency departments. Fifteen participants were purposively selected from three selected public hospitals in Tshwane, South Africa. Semi structured, face-to-face interviews were conducted between September and November 2023. The interviews were audio-recorded, and the transcripts were thematically analysed via ATLASti Version 24.

Results

Three key themes emerged to support the transition of novice nurses in emergency departments: a dedicated orientation programme, a dedicated preceptor, and a supportive culture to facilitate the transition to emergency departments. A dedicated orientation programme encompasses essential components, including emergency equipment, triage, basic life support skills, admission and treatment protocols, and specific competencies. The participants emphasised the value of dedicated preceptors, trained and experienced professionals who offer guidance, feedback and remedial support. Additionally, the importance of a supportive culture, particularly one that fosters a positive learning environment and provides emotional support to ease the transition process, was highlighted.

Conclusion

The successful transition of novice nurses in emergency departments is a cost-effective way of improving job satisfaction and retention. However, novice nurses working in emergency departments have diverse support needs. Thus, ensuring a successful transition requires understanding these nurses’ support needs. This study revealed that establishing a structured orientation programme, assigning trained preceptors and fostering a supportive culture are critical in facilitating the successful transition of novice nurses to emergency departments. These strategies can address novice nurses’ support needs by improving competence and patient care outcomes and promoting confidence, emotional well-being, job satisfaction and retention. Realising the support needs of novice nurses may inform the development of evidence-based transition interventions that offer support in specific ED contexts.
摘要急诊科的患者有不同的医疗需求,这就要求护士具备不同的临床能力才能有效地发挥作用。急诊部门的新手护士可能没有足够的能力来处理责任和工作量,因此需要足够的支持才能顺利过渡。然而,提供实际支持需要对支持需求有全面的了解。方法采用描述性质的研究方法,对急诊新护士的支持需求知觉进行调查。有目的地从南非茨瓦内的三家选定的公立医院中选出15名参与者。半结构化的面对面访谈于2023年9月至11月进行。对访谈进行录音,并通过ATLASti Version 24对笔录进行主题分析。结果支持急诊科新护士过渡的三个关键主题:专门的培训计划,专门的导师和支持性文化,以促进向急诊科的过渡。专门的培训方案包括基本组成部分,包括应急设备、分类、基本生命支持技能、入院和治疗规程以及具体能力。与会者强调了专门的导师、训练有素和经验丰富的专业人士的价值,他们提供指导、反馈和补救支持。此外,还强调了支持性文化的重要性,特别是培养积极学习环境和提供情感支持以缓解过渡过程的文化。结论急诊新护士的成功转型是提高工作满意度和留任率的有效途径。然而,在急诊科工作的新手护士有不同的支持需求。因此,确保成功过渡需要了解这些护士的支持需求。这项研究表明,建立一个结构化的培训计划,分配训练有素的辅导员和培育支持性文化是促进新手护士成功过渡到急诊科的关键。这些策略可以通过提高能力和病人护理结果、促进信心、情绪健康、工作满意度和保留来解决新手护士的支持需求。认识到新手护士的支持需求,可以为在特定急诊科环境中提供支持的循证过渡干预措施的发展提供信息。
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Differences in quality indicators of emergency care between on- and off-hours at Ghanaian district hospitals 加纳地区医院工作时间和非工作时间急诊质量指标的差异
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2025-09-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2025.05.004
Paa Forson , Richard Owusu , George Oduro , Peter Donkor , Charles Mock

Introduction

Quality of off-hours care (nights, weekends) for many emergency conditions frequently proves inadequate. Most studies on this topic are from high-income countries. Given existing resource restrictions in low- and middle-income countries, it is especially relevant to know how care is impacted during off-hours, when resources are usually less. We assessed differences in quality indicators of emergency care between on- and off-hours at two district hospitals.

Methods

In this prospective cohort study conducted from June 2021 to May 2023, patients presenting to the emergency unit between 8 AM and 8 PM on weekdays were categorized as presenting during on-hours. Those presenting between 8 PM and 8 AM or anytime on weekends were considered off-hours. Completion of 16 quality indicators was compared between patients who received care during on- and off-hours.

Results

Data were gathered on 7831 patients: 5019 (64.1 %) presenting during on-hours and 2812 (35.9 %) during off-hours. Overall achievement of quality indicators ranged from 27.1 % (recording GCS) to 98.3 % (documentation of diagnosis). Twelve indicators were performed in <80 % of patients. Four indicators were performed more often during on-hours: primary survey for trauma patients; blood glucose; documentation of diagnosis; and Glasgow Coma Scale. Three indicators were performed more often during off-hours: splinting of long-bone fractures; analgesics given to patients reporting pain; and recording of complete initial vital signs. Although there were significant differences in seven indicators, differences were small (<10 %) in six.

Conclusion

There were limited differences in performance of quality indicators between on- and off-hours, indicating a general consistency of quality of care across daily and weekly cycles. However, most indicators were performed in <80 % of patients. Monitoring of quality indicators of emergency care should be done more consistently as a way to standardise care and improve patient outcomes.
许多紧急情况的非工作时间(夜间、周末)护理质量往往不足。关于这一主题的大多数研究都来自高收入国家。鉴于低收入和中等收入国家现有的资源限制,了解资源通常较少的非工作时间对护理的影响尤为重要。我们评估了两个地区医院在工作时间和非工作时间之间急诊护理质量指标的差异。方法在2021年6月至2023年5月进行的这项前瞻性队列研究中,在工作日上午8点至晚上8点到急诊室就诊的患者被归类为在上班时间就诊。那些在晚上8点到早上8点之间或周末任何时候出席会议的人都被认为是非工作时间。16项质量指标的完成情况比较了在上班时间和下班时间接受治疗的患者。结果7831例患者的数据:5019例(64.1%)在上班时间就诊,2812例(35.9%)在下班时间就诊。总体质量指标的实现范围从27.1%(记录GCS)到98.3%(诊断文件)。80%的患者进行了12项指标的检查。四项指标在非工作时间更常被执行:对创伤患者的初步调查;血糖;诊断文件;和格拉斯哥昏迷量表。有三项指标在非工作时间更常做:长骨骨折夹板;对报告疼痛的患者给予镇痛药;并记录完整的初始生命体征。虽然在7个指标上存在显著差异,但在6个指标上差异很小(< 10%)。结论上班时间和下班时间的质量指标表现差异有限,表明每日和每周周期的护理质量总体上是一致的。然而,80%的患者执行了大多数指标。应更加一致地监测急诊护理的质量指标,以此作为标准化护理和改善患者预后的一种方式。
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Characteristics and outcomes of children initiated on high flow nasal cannula and continuous positive airway pressure at the emergency centre of a district hospital in South Africa 南非一家地区医院急诊中心开始使用高流量鼻插管和持续气道正压治疗的儿童的特点和结果
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2025-09-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2025.100884
Jessica Head , Andrew Redfern , Jana Hoole , Liezl Ulbrich , Refilwe More , Daniël J. van Hoving , Eric D. McCollum , Shubhada Hooli

Introduction

High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and continuous positive airway pressure delivered via a nasal interface (nCPAP) are increasingly used for paediatric emergency care in South Africa. In Cape Town, initiation of HFNC/nCPAP at a district hospital, in most instances, necessitates transfer to a paediatric high-care facility. We sought to describe the population of children initiated on HFNC/nCPAP and their short-term hospital outcomes post interfacility transfer.

Methods

The authors conducted a one-year retrospective observational study between August 1st 2021, to July 31st, 2022 of children initiated on HFNC or nCPAP in the emergency centre (EC) of Khayelitsha district Hospital and transferred by ambulance to Tygerberg Hospital paediatric emergency centre. Children were excluded from the study if they were <10 days or >13 years of age, if they had an advanced care plan that restricted the escalation of respiratory support or if their medical records were incomplete.

Results

At Khayelitsha Hospital, 117 patients were initiated on HFNC (n = 58) or nCPAP (n = 59). Participants had a median age of 6.8 months. There were no major adverse events reported during inter-facility transfer. Respiratory support was weaned to low flow oxygen or room air within 24 h of transfer in 23.9 % and escalated in 9.4 %. During hospital stay 14.5 % were admitted to intensive care, 6.0 % ultimately required mechanical ventilation, and the in-hospital mortality rate was 1.7 %.

Conclusion

Roughly a quarter of patients were weaned from respiratory support within 24 h of transfer. Short term outcomes were good overall, demonstrating safe interfacility transfer and low mortality. Further research is needed to inform practice on best use of HFNC and nCPAP in the emergency care of children presenting with acute respiratory illness in South Africa.
在南非,高流量鼻插管(HFNC)和通过鼻接口持续气道正压通气(nCPAP)越来越多地用于儿科急诊护理。在开普敦,在地区医院开始实施手足口病治疗/儿童预防感染方案,在大多数情况下,需要转到儿科高级护理机构。我们试图描述开始接受HFNC/nCPAP治疗的儿童人群,以及他们在医院转院后的短期住院结果。方法对2021年8月1日至2022年7月31日在卡耶利沙区医院急诊中心(EC)开始接受HFNC或nCPAP治疗并被救护车转至Tygerberg医院儿科急诊中心的儿童进行为期一年的回顾性观察研究。如果儿童的年龄为10天或13岁,如果他们有一个限制呼吸支持升级的高级护理计划,或者如果他们的医疗记录不完整,则排除在研究之外。结果卡耶利沙医院有117例患者(58例)开始HFNC或nCPAP治疗(59例)。参与者的平均年龄为6.8个月。在设施间转移期间未报告重大不良事件。23.9%的人在转移后24小时内停止呼吸支持,转而使用低流量氧气或室内空气,9.4%的人增加呼吸支持。在住院期间,14.5%被送进重症监护室,6.0%最终需要机械通气,住院死亡率为1.7%。结论约四分之一的患者在转移后24 h内脱离呼吸支持。短期结果总体良好,显示出安全的设施间转移和低死亡率。需要进一步研究,以便为在南非急性呼吸道疾病患儿急诊护理中最佳使用HFNC和nCPAP的实践提供信息。
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Impact of the WHO/ICRC Basic Emergency Care (BEC) course on nurses’ knowledge, confidence, and competence in Primary Health Care facilities in Gauteng, South Africa 世卫组织/红十字国际委员会基本急救课程对南非豪登省初级保健设施护士的知识、信心和能力的影响
IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2025-09-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2025.100890
Meghan Botes , Lauren Lai King , Robert Holliman , Santel de Lange , Simon Isabwe Tumusiime , Mahlomola Kutoane , Dylan Quiroga , Petra Brysiewicz

Introduction

Primary health care (PHC) nurses handle preventative care and emergencies, despite the latter not being their focus. Upskilling in basic emergency care is essential as PHC facilities serve as the first point of care. The World Health Organization and International Committee of the Red Cross developed a Basic Emergency Care (BEC) course, but its suitability for Gauteng PHC nursing staff remains unknown. This study assessed the BEC course's impact on nurses' knowledge, confidence, and competence in emergency care at selected Gauteng PHC facilities.

Methods

A pre-post intervention design was used with purposive sampling of eighty-six nurses who completed the BEC course from three emergency departments. Data collection occurred April-June 2024. Knowledge, confidence and competence were assessed using pre- and post-course surveys and knowledge tests, plus a final evaluation with 6 open-ended questions. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, correlational analyses, and inferential methods to determine statistical significance of observed variations.

Results

The study included N = 86 nurses across various categories. Knowledge scores significantly increased from 55.1% pre-test to 78.8% post-test. Self-perceived competence and confidence improved from 2.72 to 3.54 post-course. ANOVA revealed significant relationships between nurse categories and scores in pre-tests (p = 0.004) and post-tests (p < 0.001). Post-test confidence also varied significantly between categories (p = 0.046). Content analysis of open-ended responses identified four themes: "Correcting wrongs", "Extremely congested course", "Contextual relevance" and "Skills update."

Discussion

The results highlight significant knowledge gains for all nurses who received BEC training. However, differences in performance between nurse categories suggest a need for further exploration and consideration of how to accommodate different categories of nurses. While nurses found the course highly useful and relevant, content loading and course duration should be considered.
初级卫生保健(PHC)护士负责预防保健和紧急情况,尽管后者不是她们的重点。提高基本急救技能至关重要,因为初级保健设施是第一护理点。世界卫生组织和红十字国际委员会制定了基本急诊护理课程,但尚不清楚该课程是否适合豪登省初级保健护理人员。本研究评估了BEC课程对豪登省选定的初级保健机构的护士在急诊护理方面的知识、信心和能力的影响。方法采用干预前-干预后设计,对来自3个急诊科的86名完成BEC课程的护士进行有目的抽样。数据收集发生在2024年4月至6月。知识、信心和能力通过课前和课后的调查和知识测试进行评估,再加上6个开放式问题的最终评估。数据分析包括描述性统计、相关分析和推断方法,以确定观察到的变化的统计显著性。结果共纳入各类护士86名。知识得分由测前的55.1%显著提高到测后的78.8%。课程结束后,自我认知能力和自信心由2.72提高到3.54。方差分析显示护士类别与测试前(p = 0.004)和测试后(p <;0.001)。测试后置信度在不同类别之间也有显著差异(p = 0.046)。开放式回答的内容分析确定了四个主题:“纠正错误”、“课程极其拥挤”、“上下文相关性”和“技能更新”。讨论结果显示,所有接受BEC培训的护士都获得了显著的知识收获。然而,护士类别之间的表现差异表明需要进一步探索和考虑如何适应不同类别的护士。虽然护士认为课程非常有用和相关,但应考虑内容负载和课程时间。
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IF 1.4 4区 医学 Q3 EMERGENCY MEDICINE Pub Date : 2025-09-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2025.100885
Jonathan Kajjimu
The African Journal of Emergency Medicine, in partnership with several other regional emergency medicine journals, publishes abstracts from each respective journal. Abstracts are not necessarily linked to open access papers however, all abstracts are accessible without subscription.
《非洲急诊医学杂志》与其他几个区域急诊医学期刊合作,发表各自期刊的摘要。摘要不一定链接到开放获取论文,但是,所有摘要都可以在没有订阅的情况下访问。
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