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ArticleEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2023

Establishing a consensus on research priorities in orthopaedic trauma within South Africa.

Simon M Graham, Luke Render, Sithombo Maqungo, Nando Ferreira, Leonard Charles Marais, Michael Held, Maritz Laubscher, Orthopaedic Research Collaboration in Africa (ORCA)

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Article in European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Simon M GrahamOxford Trauma and Emergency Care, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom. simon.graham@ndorms.ox.ac.uk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4091-7548
Luke RenderLiverpool Orthopaedic and Trauma Service, Liverpool University Teaching Hospital Trust, Liverpool, United Kingdom.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5199-9462
Sithombo MaqungoOrthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8735-8341
Nando FerreiraDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0567-3373
Leonard Charles MaraisDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1120-8419
Michael HeldOrthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0671-0439
Maritz LaubscherOrthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5989-8383
Orthopaedic Research Collaboration in Africa (ORCA)

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Abstract

backgroundMusculoskeletal (MSK) injuries are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Despite improvements in trauma-related morbidity and mortality in high-income countries over recent years, outcomes following MSK injuries in low- and middle-income countries, such as South Africa (SA), have not. Despite governmental recognition that this is required, funding and research into this significant health burden are limited within SA. This study aims to identify research priorities within MSK trauma care using a consensus-based approach amongst MSK healthcare practitioners within SA.

methodMembers from the Orthopaedic Research Collaboration in Africa (ORCA), based in SA, collaborated using a two round modified Delphi technique to form a consensus on research priorities within orthopaedic trauma care. Members involved in the process were orthopaedic healthcare practitioners within SA.

resultsParticipants from the ORCA network, working within SA, scored research priorities across two Delphi rounds from low to high priority. We have published the overall top 10 research priorities for this Delphi process. Questions were focused on two broad groups-clinical effectiveness in trauma care and general trauma public health care. Both groups were represented by the top two priorities, with the highest ranked question regarding the overall impact of trauma in SA and the second regarding the clinical treatment of open fractures.

conclusionThis study has defined research priorities within orthopaedic trauma in South Africa. Our vision is that by establishing consensus on these research priorities, policy and research funding will be directed into these areas. This should ultimately improve musculoskeletal trauma care across South Africa and its significant health and socioeconomic impacts.

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Musculoskeletal SystemOrthopedicsResearchResearch Support as TopicBiomedical ResearchDelivery of Health CareDelphi TechniqueFractures, OpenHumansSouth AfricaWounds and InjuriesDelphiOrthopaedicsPrioritiesResearchSouth AfricaTrauma

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