ArticleWorld journal of surgery2021
Trauma Training Courses and Programs in Low- and Lower Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Traumatic injuries and outcomes during the Libyan Civil War: a systematic review.BMJ military health · 2026Pooled it
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- Access to quality trauma care after injury in Pakistan: a systematic review and narrative synthesis.BMJ open · 2025Pooled it
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- Evaluation of the Emergency Care Preparedness of Frontline Junior Doctors: A Training Needs Assessment in Ghana.Cureus · 2026Article
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- Epidemiology of Orthopaedic Trauma Cases at a Tertiary Level Hospital in Nepal: An Observational Study.JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association · 2025Observational
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- Prospective multi-centre analysis of rural trauma team development training for medical trainees and traffic law enforcement professionals in Uganda: an interrupted time series study.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- The Effectiveness of the International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Course on Multidisciplinary Healthcare Providers.Cureus · 2025Article
- Preventability of injury-related morbidity & mortality at four hospitals in Cameroon: A systematic approach to trauma quality improvement.World journal of surgery · 2024Article
- Effect of Rural Trauma Team Development on the Outcomes of Motorcycle Accident-Related Injuries (Motor Registry Project): Protocol for a Multicenter Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2024Article
- Rural trauma team development training amongst medical trainees and traffic law enforcement professionals in a low-income country: a protocol for a prospective multicenter interrupted time series.International journal of surgery protocols · 2024Article
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- The History and Evolution of the West African College of Surgeons/Jos University Teaching Hospital Trauma Management Course.World journal of surgery · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundInjury 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.
methodsWe 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.
resultsMost studies occurred in sub-Saharan Africa and participants were primarily physicians/surgeons, medical students/residents, and nurses. General and surgical trauma management courses were most common, followed by orthopedic trauma or plastic surgery trauma/burn care courses. 32/45 studies reported on participant knowledge and skills, 27 of which had minimal follow-up. Of the four studies commenting on cost of courses, only one demonstrated cost-effectiveness. Three articles evaluated post-course effects on patient outcomes, two of which failed to demonstrate significant improvements. Overall, 43.0% of LMICs have PGME programs with defined trauma competency requirements.
conclusionsCurrent studies on trauma training in LMICs do not clearly demonstrate sustainability, cost-effectiveness, nor improved outcomes. Trauma training programs should be in response to a need, championed locally, and work within a cohesive system to demonstrate concrete benefits. We recommend standardized and contextualized trauma training with recertifications in LMICs for lasting and improved trauma care.
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