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ArticleFrontiers in rehabilitation sciences2023

Factors affecting social integration after road traffic orthopaedic injuries in Rwanda.

J C Allen Ingabire, Aimee Stewart, Carine Uwakunda, Didace Mugisha, Jean Baptiste Sagahutu, Gerard Urimubenshi, David K Tumusiime, Georges Bucyibaruta

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J C Allen IngabireDepartment of Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
Aimee StewartPhysiotherapy Department, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesbourg, South Africa.
Carine UwakundaDepartment of Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
Didace MugishaDepartment of Environmental, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
Jean Baptiste SagahutuPhysiotherapy Department, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
Gerard UrimubenshiPhysiotherapy Department, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
David K TumusiimePhysiotherapy Department, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
Georges BucyibarutaDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.

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Wellcome Trust
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Abstract

Background: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) leading to long-term disability present a significant public health challenge, causing immense personal and societal consequences. Every year, 50 million people are hurt, 1.2 million die, 30% are permanently disabled, and 14% cannot return to work due to road traffic accidents. However, in many developing countries, information on the social integration of patients post-RTI remains limited. This study aimed to identify factors contributing to social integration following road traffic-related orthopedic injuries (RTOI) in Rwanda. Methodology: A multicenter, cross-sectional study included 369 adult Road traffic orthopedic injuries (RTOI) victims from five Rwandan referral hospitals. Participants completed the IMPACT-S Questionnaire between 2 June 2022, and 31 August 2022, two years after the injury. It measured social integration in terms of activities and paricipation. We used logistic regression statistical analysis with a significance level of Results: The study's findings indicated that the mean age of RTOI victims was 37.5 ± 11.26 years, with a notable male predominance over females. Of the participants, 5.69% were unable to resume normal life activities. The overall mean score on the IMPACT-S scale was moderate, at 77 ± 17. Specifically, participants achieved an average score of 76 ± 16 for "activities" and a higher average of 84 ± 16 for "participation." Certain factors were associated with poor social integration compared to others, including belonging to the age group above 65 years (OR = 8.25, Conclusion: The majority of RTOI victims in Rwanda achieved successful reintegration into society; nevertheless, their mobility and community engagement were more significantly impacted compared to other aspects assessed by the IMPACT-S scale. The study emphasized the importance of early management, effective rehabilitation, and prompt patient discharge from the hospital in facilitating a successful return to everyday life after road traffic-related orthopedic injuries.

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activities and participationIMPACT-Srehabilitationroad traffic orthopaedic injuriessocial integration

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PMCPMC10825670

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