Causes and outcomes of traumatic brain injuries in Uganda: analysis from a pilot hospital registry.

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in low/middle-income countries. The objective was to assess causes and outcomes of unintentional and intentional TBI among patients presenting to a tertiary care hospital in Uganda.

Methods: This study was conducted at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda, for 15 months in 2016-2017.

Determinants of emergency department disposition of patients with traumatic brain injury in Uganda: results from a registry.

Background: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a common cause of emergency department (ED) visits and hospital admissions in Kampala, Uganda. The objective of this study was to assess determinants of ED discharge disposition based on patient demographic and injury characteristics. Four ED outcomes were considered: discharge home, hospital admission, death, and others.