Implementation of a Pediatric Trauma Registry at a National Referral Center in Kenya: Utility and Concern for Sustainability

Pediatric trauma is a global problem that disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with high death rates. The uneven distribution of morbidity and mortality is partially a result of unsafe living, working and travel environments as well as decreased access to timely, coordinated emergency care [1,2]. One main limitation to developing interventions and attracting funding streams is the paucity of published data on the epidemiology of pediatric trauma in many LMICs. Public health literature promotes use of trauma registries to inform policy priorities and quality improvement effort to strengthen trauma care systems [3,4].
Source: Injury - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research