Changes in trauma-related emergency medical services during the COVID-19 lockdown in the Western Cape, South Africa
Background To limit virus spread during the COVID pandemic, extensive measures were
implemented around the world. In South Africa, these restrictions included alcohol and …
implemented around the world. In South Africa, these restrictions included alcohol and …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of lockdown measures implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic on the burden of trauma presentations to a regional emergency department in Kwa …
D Morris, M Rogers, N Kissmer, A Du Preez… - African journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic triggered unprecedented nationwide
regulations aimed primarily at slowing the spread of the virus. The objective of this study was …
regulations aimed primarily at slowing the spread of the virus. The objective of this study was …
[HTML][HTML] Informing future policy for trauma prevention: The effect of the COVID-19 'National state of disaster lockdown'on the trauma burden of a tertiary trauma centre …
SH Mahoney, E Steyn, H Lategan - African journal of emergency medicine, 2021 - Elsevier
Introduction Strategies to reduce the burden of trauma are not only a global priority, but also
a South African public health priority due to a disproportionately large trauma burden …
a South African public health priority due to a disproportionately large trauma burden …
The effect of lockdown on intentional and non-intentional injury during the COVID-19 pandemic in Cape Town, South Africa: A preliminary report
Background. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, lockdown restrictions and a ban on
alcohol sales were introduced in South Africa. Objectives. To investigate the impact of …
alcohol sales were introduced in South Africa. Objectives. To investigate the impact of …
Locked down: Impact of COVID-19 restrictions on trauma presentations to the emergency department
A Venter, CM Lewis, P Saffy… - South African Medical …, 2021 - journals.co.za
Background. COVID-19 was recognised as a global pandemic on 11 March 2020. In South
Africa (SA), a nationwide lockdown was implemented at midnight on 26 March to prepare for …
Africa (SA), a nationwide lockdown was implemented at midnight on 26 March to prepare for …
Impact of easing COVID-19 lockdown restrictions on traumatic injuries in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: one-year experience at a major trauma centre
Introduction Lockdown restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced the
number of injuries recorded. However, little is known about the impact of easing COVID-19 …
number of injuries recorded. However, little is known about the impact of easing COVID-19 …
The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on injuries in Saudi Arabia: Results from a level-I trauma center
FF Hakeem, SM Alshahrani, MA Ghobain… - Frontiers in public …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has placed an enormous strain on global health. Due
to precautionary measures, the epidemiology of health conditions may have been affected …
to precautionary measures, the epidemiology of health conditions may have been affected …
[HTML][HTML] The effects of the COVID-19 lockdown and alcohol restriction on trauma-related emergency department cases in a South African regional hospital
MJ Manyoni, MI Abader - African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2021 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to compare the effect of the Covid-19 lockdown and the
alcohol restriction on the number of cases that presented to the Emergency Department (ED) …
alcohol restriction on the number of cases that presented to the Emergency Department (ED) …
[HTML][HTML] Injury burdens and care delivery in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic in Kigali, Rwanda: A prospective interrupted cross-sectional study
C Uwamahoro, CG Marques, A Beeman… - African journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Introduction Injuries cause significant burdens in sub-Saharan Africa. In Rwanda, national
regulations to reduce COVID-19 altered population mobility and resource allocations. This …
regulations to reduce COVID-19 altered population mobility and resource allocations. This …
A descriptive analysis of the effect of the national COVID-19 lockdown on the workload and case mix of patients presenting to a district-level emergency centre in Cape …
C Hendrikse, M Parak, DJ Van Hoving - SAMJ: South African Medical …, 2020 - scielo.org.za
Abstract HENDRIKSE, C; PARAK, M and VAN HOVING, DJ. A descriptive analysis of the
effect of the national COVID-19 lockdown on the workload and case mix of patients …
effect of the national COVID-19 lockdown on the workload and case mix of patients …