Applying trauma systems concepts to humanitarian battlefield care: a qualitative analysis of the Mosul trauma pathway.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trauma systems have been shown to save lives in military and civilian settings, but their use by humanitarians in conflict settings has been more limited. During the Battle of Mosul (October 2016-July 2017), trauma care for injured civilians was provided through a novel approach in which humanitarian actors were organized into a trauma pathway involving echelons of care, a key component of military trauma systems. A better understanding of this approach may help inform trauma care delivery in future humanitarian responses in conflicts.

Methodology

A qualitative study design was used to examine the Mosul civilian trauma response. From August-December 2017, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with stakeholders (n = 54) representing nearly two d

SUBMITTER: Garber K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7001520 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature