Trauma Training Courses and Programs in Low- and Lower Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Injury is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in low- and lower middle-income countries (LMICs). Trauma training is a cost-effective way to improve injury outcomes. Several trauma programs have been implemented in LMICs; however, their scope and effectiveness remain unclear. In this review, we sought to describe and assess the current state of trauma training in LMICs.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Global Health, Cochrane Library, and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global for trauma training courses in LMICs. An additional gray literature search was conducted on university, governmental, and non- governmental organizations' websites to identify trauma-related postgraduate medical education (PGME) opportunities.

Results

Most studies occurred

SUBMITTER: Livergant RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8572832 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature