Quality of life of survivors following road traffic orthopaedic injuries in Rwanda
J. C. Allen Ingabire,
David K. Tumusiime,
Jean Baptiste Sagahutu
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundRoad traffic injuries (RTI) pose a global public health threat, especially in low- and middle-income nations. These injuries typically cause orthopaedic problems that may negatively impair a person’s physical and mental health and quality of life. Our study examined the quality of life of road traffic orthopaedic injuries (RTOI) survivors.MethodsA cross-sectional study at five Rwandan referral hospitals, included 369 adult RTOI victims. Two years post-injury, participants completed the European Quali… Show more
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