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Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 9 issue 2 2019
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
The variables perceived to be important during patient handover by South African prehospital care providers
Introduction: High-acuity patients are typically transported directly to the emergency centre via ambulance by
trained prehospital care providers. As such, the emergency centre becomes the first of many physical transition
points for patients,…
trained prehospital care providers. As such, the emergency centre becomes the first of many physical transition
points for patients,…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
Artificial stone and a new epidemic of silica-related diseases
Background: High silica content artificial stone (AS) slabs have been
imported into Australia since the early 2000s. The material rapidly
became a popular choice for the fabrication of domestic kitchen
benchtops. The initial Australian case of AS…
imported into Australia since the early 2000s. The material rapidly
became a popular choice for the fabrication of domestic kitchen
benchtops. The initial Australian case of AS…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 9 issue 2 2019
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
The cost of time: A randomised, controlled trial to assess the economic impact of upfront, point-of-care blood tests in the Emergency Centre
Introduction: Time and cost constraints abound in the Emergency Centre (EC). These resource-constraints are
further magnified in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Almost half of all patients presenting to the EC
require laboratory tests.…
further magnified in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Almost half of all patients presenting to the EC
require laboratory tests.…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Occupational Factors Related to Rotator Cuff Disorders
Background: Several epidemiological studies have found an association between shoulder-loaded work activities and specific shoulder diseases. No study has derived a dose-response relationship and the resulting doubling dose.
Objectives: The aim of…
Objectives: The aim of…
Safety and Health at Work Vol. 13 Supplement 2022
A MOOC to teach basics on Occupational Health in a global setting. A collaboration between Norwegian and African universities
Introduction: In 2015 researchers at the University in Bergen launched the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Occupational Health in Developing Countries. The course was developed in cooperation with researchers at Muhimbili University of Health and…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 9 issue 2 2019
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Prognostic performance of ECG abnormalities compared to vital signs in acutely ill patients in a resource-poor hospital in Uganda
patients admitted to low resource hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa.
Methods: We undertook an observational study of acutely ill medical patients admitted to a low-resource hospital
in Uganda. Vital signs were used to calculate the National Early…
Methods: We undertook an observational study of acutely ill medical patients admitted to a low-resource hospital
in Uganda. Vital signs were used to calculate the National Early…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 9 issue 2 2019
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Pre-hospital intercostal chest drains in South Africa: A modified Delphi study
Introduction: Trauma is one of the most common causes of death in low- and middle-income countries, with
thoracic injury accounting for 20–25% of these deaths worldwide. The current management of a life-threatening
pre-hospital pneumothorax is with…
thoracic injury accounting for 20–25% of these deaths worldwide. The current management of a life-threatening
pre-hospital pneumothorax is with…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 9 issue 2 2019
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Dissemination patterns of scientific abstracts presented at the first and second African Conference of Emergency Medicine
Introduction: Evidence based medicine is the standard of modern health care practices. Ongoing biomedical
research is needed to expand existing knowledge and improve quality of care, but it needs to reach clinicians to
drive change. Journal…
research is needed to expand existing knowledge and improve quality of care, but it needs to reach clinicians to
drive change. Journal…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 9 issue 2 2019
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Cochrane, evidence-based medicine and associated factors: A cross-sectional study of the experiences and knowledge of Ethiopian specialists in training
Introduction: Evidence-based healthcare is a core competency for practicing healthcare practitioners and those in
speciality training. In sub-Saharan Africa, little is known about the teaching of evidence-based medicine (EBM)
in residency program.…
speciality training. In sub-Saharan Africa, little is known about the teaching of evidence-based medicine (EBM)
in residency program.…
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol. 9 issue 2 2019
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Access to acute care resources in various income settings to treat new-onset stroke: A survey of acute care providers
Introduction: Stroke affects 15 million people annually and is responsible for 5 million deaths per annum
globally. In contrast to the trend in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), stroke mortality is on the decline
in high-income countries…
globally. In contrast to the trend in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), stroke mortality is on the decline
in high-income countries…