@article{ref1,
title="Implementing a neurotrauma registry in Latin America and the Caribbean",
journal="Journal of neurosciences in rural practice",
year="2022",
author="Rolle, Myron L. and Garba, Deen L. and Griswold, Dylan P. and Fernández, Laura L. and Sánchez, Diana M. and Clavijo, Angelica and Rubiano, Andrés M.",
volume="13",
number="3",
pages="525-528",
abstract="Background  Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a disproportionately greater impact in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). One strategy to reduce the burden of disease in LMICs is through the implementation of a trauma registry that standardizes the assessment of each patient's management of care. <br><br>OBJECTIVE  This study aims to ascertain the interest of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) nations in establishing a shared neurotrauma registry in the regional block, based on an existing framework for collaboration. <br><br>METHODS  A descriptive review was performed regarding the interests of LAC nations in implementing a shared neurotrauma registry in their region. We convened a meeting with seven Caribbean and five Latin American nations. <br><br>RESULTS  One hundred percent ( n  = 12) of the LAC representatives including neurosurgeons, neurointensivists, ministers of health, and chief medical officers/emergency medical technicians (EMTs) agreed to adopt the registry for tracking the burden of TBI and associated pathologies within the region. <br><br>CONCLUSION  The implementation of a neurotrauma registry can benefit the region through a shared database to track disease, improve outcomes, build research, and ultimately influence policy.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0976-3147",
doi="10.1055/s-0042-1745816",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1745816"
}