Trauma Training for Emergency Department Physicians in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, and a disproportionate burden falls on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Proper triage and prompt resuscitation are critical to providing life-saving care for these patients. Emergency Medicine (EM) is a rapidly growing field, and Emergency Department (ED) physicians often manage the immediate care for trauma patients. However, given a lack of EM residencies and EM-specialized physicians in many LMICs, EDs are often staffed by general practitioners who may have limited formal trauma training. This review assesses the scope of published literature on trauma-specific training for ED physicians in LMICs.

Methods

A literature search was conducted in April 2025 using PubMed, EMBASE, and Scopus datab

SUBMITTER: Nelson JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12916438 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature