Care needs of adults with spinal trauma in the prehospital and hospital setting from the perspective of patient care team: A qualitative research

This study explores the necessary care for adults with spinal trauma, focusing on the prehospital and hospital phases, as perceived by the patient care team. It highlights the importance of understanding the needs from the perspective of those providing the care. The research involved in-depth interviews with emergency personnel from various universities, aiming to identify the essential care needs for patients with spinal trauma. The findings emphasize that emergency care and managing secondary complications in both prehospital and hospital settings can greatly impact treatment outcomes, quality of life, and reduce mortality and healthcare costs. Thus, identifying these needs is crucial for effective planning.

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  The study identified two main themes: prehospital care and hospital care, each with two main categories: emergency care and management of secondary complications of spinal trauma.
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  Emergency care needs in the prehospital stage include having an experienced medical team, safety management, spine stabilization, triage based on ABCDE, psychosocial support, and pain management.
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  In the hospital setting, emergency care involves safety management, assessment and treatment based on ABCDE, stabilization of the injured spine, diagnostic therapeutic interventions, and pain management.