Trauma team members’ perceptions of the effectiveness of the current trauma care system in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A phenomenological study
Eyayalem Goshu,
Margaret Zodwa
Abstract:Background
Trauma is a leading cause of mortality and disability in low- and middle-income countries, with Ethiopia having the highest percentage (26.7%) of fatalities per 100 000 inhabitants. The effectiveness and quality of trauma care in Addis Ababa city vary by hospital.
Objective
This qualitative study aimed to explore trauma team members’ perceptions of the effectiveness of the current trauma care system in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Methods
This study used a qualitative phenomenological design to analyze… Show more
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