A descriptive study of traumatic head injury discharges in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1985-1998
Thesis (M.Sc.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2002. Medicine Bibliography: leaves 113-128. Background: In the last decade the number of traumatic head injuries (THIs) admitted to Newfoundland's main neurosurgical referral centers has noticeably declined, particularly those resulting from...
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ftmemorialunivdc:oai:collections.mun.ca:theses2/262343 2023-05-15T17:23:31+02:00 A descriptive study of traumatic head injury discharges in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1985-1998 Clarke, Lisa, 1968- Memorial University of Newfoundland. Faculty of Medicine Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador 1985-1998; 20th Century 2002 iv, 128, [8] leaves : ill. Image/jpeg; Application/pdf http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses2/id/262343 Eng eng Electronic Theses and Dissertations (51.77 MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/theses/Clarke_Lisa.pdf a1562182 http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses2/id/262343 The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission. Paper copy kept in the Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University Libraries Brain--Wounds and injuries--Newfoundland and Labrador--20th century Craniocerebral Trauma--Newfoundland and Labrador--20th century Text Electronic thesis or dissertation 2002 ftmemorialunivdc 2015-08-06T19:17:32Z Thesis (M.Sc.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2002. Medicine Bibliography: leaves 113-128. Background: In the last decade the number of traumatic head injuries (THIs) admitted to Newfoundland's main neurosurgical referral centers has noticeably declined, particularly those resulting from motor vehicle accidents (MVAs). Objectives: To describe the epidemiology of THIs over the period 1985-98 and to assess any relationship between the incidence of THIs and use of helmets, seatbelts and alcohol. To determine the occurrence of these preventative measures. Methods: The charts of 2,739 patients from the greater eastern area of Newfoundland were reviewed. Other etiological factors affecting the incidence of THIs such as animal attacks, fall, brawls, sports/play, abuse, pedestrians, moose-MVAs, plane crashes, explosions, suicide attempts, being struck with a foreign object and work injuries were also examined. Sex, age, dates of injury and admission, ICD codes assigned, physiological outcome, hospital outcome and geographic location of injury were also collected. Results: Falls accounted for 31.2 percent of all THIs; MVAs, the second most common cause, accounted for 27.4 percent of all THIs. Most injuries were incurred by people ages 15 and younger (26 %). They were typically male and lived in the urban eastern area of Newfoundland. Enforcement and legislation on helmet and seatbelt use and drinking and driving were temporally associated with the observed decline in THIs. A great deal of safety education and public awareness, however, is still needed. Thesis Newfoundland studies University of Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Digital Archives Initiative (DAI) Newfoundland Canada |
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Thesis (M.Sc.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2002. Medicine Bibliography: leaves 113-128. Background: In the last decade the number of traumatic head injuries (THIs) admitted to Newfoundland's main neurosurgical referral centers has noticeably declined, particularly those resulting from motor vehicle accidents (MVAs). Objectives: To describe the epidemiology of THIs over the period 1985-98 and to assess any relationship between the incidence of THIs and use of helmets, seatbelts and alcohol. To determine the occurrence of these preventative measures. Methods: The charts of 2,739 patients from the greater eastern area of Newfoundland were reviewed. Other etiological factors affecting the incidence of THIs such as animal attacks, fall, brawls, sports/play, abuse, pedestrians, moose-MVAs, plane crashes, explosions, suicide attempts, being struck with a foreign object and work injuries were also examined. Sex, age, dates of injury and admission, ICD codes assigned, physiological outcome, hospital outcome and geographic location of injury were also collected. Results: Falls accounted for 31.2 percent of all THIs; MVAs, the second most common cause, accounted for 27.4 percent of all THIs. Most injuries were incurred by people ages 15 and younger (26 %). They were typically male and lived in the urban eastern area of Newfoundland. Enforcement and legislation on helmet and seatbelt use and drinking and driving were temporally associated with the observed decline in THIs. A great deal of safety education and public awareness, however, is still needed. |
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Electronic Theses and Dissertations (51.77 MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/theses/Clarke_Lisa.pdf a1562182 http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses2/id/262343 |
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The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission. |
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