Citation

Klunder-Rosser J. Int. J. Orthop. Trauma Nurs. 2019; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Affiliation

Lecturer in Adult Nursing, University of Salford, MS3.42, Mary Seacole Building, Fredrick Road, Salford, M6 5ST, UK. Electronic address: j.a.klunder-rosser@salford.ac.uk.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ijotn.2019.100749

PMID

32001191

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Traumatic orthopaedic injuries are responsible for 5.8 million deaths every year, with 90% occurring in low to middle income countries. Nursing is an under-utilised resource in global trauma care and little research exists into the availability or training of skilled orthopaedic nurses in low to middle income countries.

OBJECTIVES: This scoping review aimed to summarise and critique the existing body of research to identify if the development and, in some cases establishment, of trauma and orthopaedic nursing should be a priority in low resource settings. The review also aimed to identify any barriers to the advancement of the speciality, and any existing solutions to support nurses' training and development.

METHODOLOGY: A scoping literature search was conducted, searching four databases (ProQuest, Medline, CINHAL and SOLAR) with key words and phrases to identify current literature.

RESULTS: Eleven papers were identified. Key themes included the need to upskill and utilise the existing nursing workforce to provide care to trauma patients.

CONCLUSIONS: Significant investment in the development of orthopaedic nursing is needed in low to middle income countries to reduce morbidity and mortality and retain the local nursing workforce.

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Language: en

Keywords

Education; Global surgery; Nursing; Orthopaedic trauma; Skill set; Task-shifting