| dc.creator |
RASHID, SAKINA MEHBOOB |
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| dc.date |
2016-10-25T07:19:12Z |
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| dc.date |
2016-10-25T07:19:12Z |
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| dc.date |
2016-07 |
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| dc.date.accessioned |
2019-12-06T12:04:23Z |
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| dc.date.available |
2019-12-06T12:04:23Z |
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| dc.identifier |
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1060 |
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| dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/15096 |
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| dc.description |
Background: Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries (TSCIs) are a result of physical force directed
towards the bony vertebral column and the disability, morbidity and mortality associated with
this traumatic condition has a devastating impact on the lives of survivors. Analysis of
admission profiles and outcomes of TSCIs are key to the provision of appropriate medical
and rehabilitation services.
Objective: To determine the epidemiology of TSCIs among patients admitted to orthopedic
department at KCMC from 2011 to 2015.
Methods: This was a hospital-based retrospective cross-sectional study which implemented
purposive non-probability sampling. Patient files were retrieved from Medical Records,
relevant data was extracted from in-patient notes and entered into the Data Collection Sheet.
Results: Cervical level injuries (47.2%) were the most commonly admitted type of TSCI at
KCMC during the period of 2011 – 2015. 45.6% of all TSCI were classified as complete and
66.4% of all patients who were admitted developed secondary complications. The mortality
rate was 24.1%.
Conclusion: These results will be valuable to clinicians and nurses who are directly involved
in patient care by allowing them to identify the risk factors for negative outcomes and to
tackle them in a more effective manner. They will also aid the process of resource allocation
to improve the outcome of patients admitted with TSCIs. |
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| dc.language |
en |
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| dc.subject |
Research Subject Categories::MEDICINE |
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| dc.title |
THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF TRAUMATIC SPINAL CORD INJURIES AMONG PATIENTS ADMITTED TO THE ORTHOPEDIC DEPARTMENT AT KCMC FROM JANUARY 2011 TO DECEMBER 2015 |
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| dc.type |
Thesis |
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