Compilation of Care Strategies for Trauma Victims in the Pre-Hospital Phase: A Mix ed-method Study

Prehospital care for injured individuals aims to prevent further harm at the accident scene. One of the main challenges in prehospital care is to address the mental and emotional issues that arise after an accident, as caretakers often have to assess and transport patients without specific guidelines. This study aimed to develop effective care strategies for trauma victims during the pre-hospital phase. The present mixed-methods study was conducted in three phases. In the first phase, we compiled a list of concepts derived from a content analysis that identified challenges in patient management during the prehospital phase. In the second phase, literature on the challenges of prehospital care in traffic accidents was reviewed. In the third phase, utilizing the Delphi method, the initial draft of the identified challenges and proposed corrective solutions developed from the literature review and content analysis were sent to experts in accidents and disasters. A compilation of prehospital care strategies for traffic accident victims intended to treat traumatic victims was finalized. Formulating these strategies in an emergency program and conducting related training courses in a standardized form can effectively improve prehospital care.

کلیدواژه ها:

traumatic patient ، road traffic accident ، Pre-Hospital Care ، Challenges