Focused ethnography of nurses' interactions and behaviours in the therapeutic positioning of patients with traumatic brain injury in Pakistan: study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Proper positioning in trauma care is essential to prevent associated complications by stabilising haemodynamics, preserving the spine, securing the airway and protecting skin integrity. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Pakistan, necessitating rigorous safety measures and high-quality care due to their severe impact and high mortality rates. Resource-limited settings face significant challenges in providing adequate neurosurgical services. Moreover, there is a notable gap in the existing literature regarding effective care of patients with TBI. This study aims to address a gap in neurosurgical nursing research by exploring how nurses' interactions and behaviors during positioning interventions contribute to the cultural unders

SUBMITTER: Iqbal N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12121584 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature