Limb Injuries and Disability in the Southwest Region of Cameroon

Nour, Fonje Mouansie Ahmed; Tiee, Madeline S.; Oke, Rasheedat; Motwani, Girish; Azemafac, Kareen E.; Mbeboh, Susana N.; Embolo, Frida N.; Dickson, Drusia; Dicker, Rochelle; Juillard, Catherine; Christie, S. Ariane; Chichom-Mefire, Alain

doi:10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-22-00148

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“…These findings align with similar studies conducted in different countries, such as the study by M. Post et al in 2008, which validated the IMPACT-S tool. Ahmed Nour et al (2023) conducted a study in Cameroon and found that more than 39% of patients with limb injuries experienced difficulties with activities of daily living ( 28 , 53 ).These findings emphasize the need to improve rehabilitation services from the early stages of post-road traffic injuries to address the limitations in activities and promote better social integration.…”

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Factors affecting social integration after road traffic orthopaedic injuries in Rwanda

Allen Ingabire,

Stewart,

Uwakunda

et al. 2024

Front. Rehabil. Sci.

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BackgroundRoad traffic injuries (RTIs) leading to long-term disability present a significant public health challenge, causing immense personal and societal consequences. Every year, 50 million people are hurt, 1.2 million die, 30% are permanently disabled, and 14% cannot return to work due to road traffic accidents. However, in many developing countries, information on the social integration of patients post-RTI remains limited. This study aimed to identify factors contributing to social integration following road traffic-related orthopedic injuries (RTOI) in Rwanda.MethodologyA multicenter, cross-sectional study included 369 adult Road traffic orthopedic injuries (RTOI) victims from five Rwandan referral hospitals. Participants completed the IMPACT-S Questionnaire between 2 June 2022, and 31 August 2022, two years after the injury. It measured social integration in terms of activities and paricipation. We used logistic regression statistical analysis with a significance level of p < 0.05 to estimate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). The Institutional Review Board for Health Sciences and Medicine at the University of Rwanda College of Medicine ethically authorized this study. Participants signed a written consent form before participating in the study. The data was kept private and was used only for this study.ResultsThe study's findings indicated that the mean age of RTOI victims was 37.5 ± 11.26 years, with a notable male predominance over females. Of the participants, 5.69% were unable to resume normal life activities. The overall mean score on the IMPACT-S scale was moderate, at 77 ± 17. Specifically, participants achieved an average score of 76 ± 16 for “activities” and a higher average of 84 ± 16 for “participation.” Certain factors were associated with poor social integration compared to others, including belonging to the age group above 65 years (OR = 8.25, p = 0.02), female sex (OR = 3.26, p = 0.02), lack of rehabilitation (OR = 3.82, p = 0.01), and length of hospital stay >15 days (OR = 4.44, p = 0.02).ConclusionThe majority of RTOI victims in Rwanda achieved successful reintegration into society; nevertheless, their mobility and community engagement were more significantly impacted compared to other aspects assessed by the IMPACT-S scale. The study emphasized the importance of early management, effective rehabilitation, and prompt patient discharge from the hospital in facilitating a successful return to everyday life after road traffic-related orthopedic injuries.

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Factors affecting social integration after road traffic orthopaedic injuries in Rwanda

Allen Ingabire,

Stewart,

Uwakunda

et al. 2024

Front. Rehabil. Sci.

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Factors affecting social integration after road traffic orthopaedic injuries in Rwanda

Ingabire,

Stewart,

Uwakunda

et al. 2023

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BackgroundRoad traffic injuries (RTIs) leading to long-term disability present a significant public health challenge, causing immense personal and societal consequences. However, in many developing countries, information on the social integration of patients post-RTI remains limited.PurposeThis study aimed to identify factors contributing to social integration following road traffic-related orthopedic injuries in Rwanda.MethodologyThe research encompassed a multicenter, cross-sectional study involving 369 adult RTI victims from five Rwandan referral hospitals, all of whom experienced accidents in 2019. Participants completed the IMPACT-S Questionnaire, which evaluated the level of social integration in terms of activities and participation. Statistical analysis using logistic regression, with a significance level set at p<0.05, helped estimate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). We obtained ethical approval to conduct the study from the University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Institutional Review Board. All participants signed a written consent before enrollment into the study, and all data were kept confidential and only used for the purpose of this study.ResultsThe study’s findings indicated that the mean age of RTI victims was 37.5±11.26 years, with a notable male predominance over females. Of the participants, 5.69% were unable to resume normal life activities. The overall mean score on the IMPACT-S scale was moderate, at 77±17. Specifically, participants achieved an average score of 76±16 for “activities” and a higher average of 84±16 for “participation.” Certain factors were associated with poor social integration compared to others, including belonging to the age group above 65 years (OR=8.25, p=0.02), female sex (OR=3.26, p=0.02), lack of rehabilitation (OR=3.82, p=0.01), and length of hospital stay > 15 days (OR=4.44, p=0.02).ConclusionThe majority of RTI victims in Rwanda achieved successful reintegration into society; nevertheless, their mobility and community engagement were more significantly impacted compared to other aspects assessed by the IMPACT-S scale. The study emphasized the importance of early management, effective rehabilitation, and prompt patient discharge from the hospital in facilitating a successful return to everyday life after road traffic-related orthopedic injuries.

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Limb Injuries and Disability in the Southwest Region of Cameroon

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Factors affecting social integration after road traffic orthopaedic injuries in Rwanda

Factors affecting social integration after road traffic orthopaedic injuries in Rwanda

Factors affecting social integration after road traffic orthopaedic injuries in Rwanda

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