Emotional Interaction in Road Traffic Injury: A Qualitative Study On People With Spinal Cord Injury

Journal of Medicine and Life, 2019 · DOI: 10.25122/jml-2019-0078 · Published: October 1, 2019

Simple Explanation

This study explores the experiences of individuals with spinal cord injuries at the scene of their accidents, focusing on the emotional responses and interactions that occur. The research identifies 'emotional interaction' as a key factor influencing how victims are managed, often leading to secondary injuries due to the emotional atmosphere and unplanned interventions by bystanders. The findings highlight the need for better training of both emergency personnel and laypeople to manage accident scenes effectively and minimize harm to the injured.

Study Duration

Ten months

Participants

15 people with spinal cord injury and bystanders

Evidence Level

Not specified

Key Findings

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The central theme was “emotional interaction” that referred to the emotional reactions in managing road traffic victims.
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Two main categories were identified: “emotional intervention” and “scene shock”.
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The emotional atmosphere and stress levels often cause untrained individuals to transfer patients unsafely, leading to aggravated spinal cord injuries.

Research Summary

The study investigated the qualitative circumstances of SCIs in traffic accidents and suggested emotional interaction as the leading cause of injury in pre-hospital care. The research revealed that the stress and anxiety at accident scenes, coupled with the involvement of laypeople, often disrupt rescuers and lead to secondary harms to the injured. The conclusion emphasizes the need for training emergency staff and laypeople to manage accident scenes better, reducing negative emotions and improving patient management to prevent secondary damages.

Practical Implications

Training Programs

Develop training programs for emergency staff and laypeople to manage accident scenes effectively, focusing on emotional control and safe patient handling.

Public Awareness Campaigns

Launch public awareness campaigns via media to educate the public on proper responses at accident scenes, emphasizing the importance of avoiding hasty interventions.

Protocol Development

Design a protocol for the management of accident scenes based on grounded theory research to provide in-depth guidelines for handling spinal cord injuries.

Study Limitations

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Some injured subjects with SCIs were not interviewed due to stress.
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Most of the interviews were conducted in the hospital and rehabilitation centers.
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Interviews could be interfered with due to patients' fatigue.

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