Publications by authors named "Chikumbutso C Mpanga"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated an open fracture intervention bundle's effect on adults in Malawi with tibia fractures, focusing on clinical management and patient outcomes.
- Researchers analyzed data from 287 patients before and after implementing educational courses and management guidelines, measuring changes in patient function and clinician knowledge.
- While clinician knowledge improved post-intervention, there were no significant enhancements in clinical management practices, and evidence suggested a decline in patient function one year after the injury.
Background: Injuries are a major cause of disability globally and injury incidence is rapidly increasing, largely due to road traffic injuries in low-income and middle-income countries. Current estimates of the scale and consequences of disability from injury are largely based on modelling studies, with a scarcity of empirical evidence from severe injuries in low-income countries. We aimed to better understand the outcomes for individuals with open tibia fractures in Malawi.
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