Post-Crash First Response by Traffic Police in Nepal: A Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Road traffic injuries are a significant and increasing public health burden in Nepal, but there is no national coverage of regulated and standardized emergency medical service systems. Therefore, this study was designed to develop a first responder trauma training program for the Nepal traffic police and to evaluate the feasibility of its delivery and follow up.

Methods

A training needs assessment with traffic-police officers in a single district of Nepal informed the development of a 3-day first-response course which was provided to officers in May 2019. Participants were supplied with a trauma-pack and asked to complete a report form when first-responder skills were used. Knowledge and confidence face-to-face surveys were used before and after training to assess

SUBMITTER: Smart G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9323792 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature