Trauma center rehabilitation systems in Latin America
Luis G. Padilla-Rojas,
Johnatan Tamayo-Cosio,
Darío E. Garín-Zertuche
et al.
Abstract:Trauma is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide with high rates of disability in survivors. With improvements in care, rehabilitation of the trauma patient is a cornerstone to reducing sequelae. A lack of well-established hospital rehabilitation units and standardized protocols for managing posttraumatic injuries is a common problem in Latin American countries. Future studies should seek to understand the barriers and gaps in care so that consensus and ultimately best practice guidelines can be … Show more
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