A qualitative descriptive study exploring clinicians' perspectives of the management of older trauma care in rural Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For older trauma patients who sustain trauma in rural areas, the risk of adverse outcomes associated with advancing age, is compounded by the challenges encountered in rural healthcare such as geographic isolation, lack of resources, and accessibility. Little is known of the experience and challenges faced by rural clinicians who manage trauma in older adults. An understanding of stakeholders' views is paramount to the effective development and implementation of a trauma system inclusive of rural communities. The aim of this descriptive qualitative study was to explore the perspectives of clinicians who provide care to older trauma patients in rural settings.

Method

We conducted semi-structured interviews of health professionals (medical doctors, nurses, paramedic

SUBMITTER: Ferrah N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10308762 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature