Achievement of Key Performance Indicators in Initial Assessment and Care of Injured Patients in Ghanaian Non-tertiary Hospitals: An Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We aimed to determine the level of achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) during initial assessment and management of injured persons, as assessed by independent observers, at district and regional hospitals in Ghana.

Methods

Trained observers were stationed at emergency units of six district (first level) and two regional (referral) hospitals, from October 2020 to February 2021, to observe management of injured patients by health service providers. Achievement of KPIs was assessed for all injured patients and for seriously injured patients (admitted for ≥ 24 h, referred, or died).

Results

Management of 1006 injured patients was observed. Road traffic crash was the most common mechanism (63%). Completion of initial triage ranged from 65% for oxy

SUBMITTER: Gyedu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9058212 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature