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Pediatric trauma research in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries
Ashraf F Hefny1, Michal Grivna, Alaa K Abbas
1Trauma Group, Faculty of Medicine, UAE University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Asian Journal of Surgery
|June 23, 2012
Summary
Pediatric trauma research in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is limited, with a need for enhanced studies in areas like pre-hospital care and psychological effects. Strategic planning is essential to address these research gaps.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Trauma Research
- Public Health
- Medical Research Evaluation
Background:
- Limited published pediatric trauma research exists from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
- Research output has increased in recent years, but remains sparse overall.
- The majority of existing studies are observational.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive review of published pediatric trauma research from GCC countries.
- To identify specific research areas requiring enhancement and strategic development.
- To inform future research priorities in pediatric trauma within the region.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted using MEDLINE for articles published between 1960 and 2010.
- Articles were analyzed for content, classified, and summarized to identify trends and gaps.
- The review focused on study types, author affiliations, and journal impact factors.
Main Results:
- Fifty-three articles on pediatric trauma from GCC countries were identified.
- Most publications (79.2%) were original articles, with a significant portion (34%) appearing in the last five years of the study period.
- All studies were observational, with no meta-analysis found; median journal impact factor was low (1.3).
Conclusions:
- Pediatric trauma research in GCC countries requires a strategic plan to address identified unmet needs.
- Key areas for enhancement include pre-hospital care, psychological effects, rehabilitation, child safety interventions, and socioeconomic impact.
- Further interventional studies and research addressing a safe child environment are critically needed.
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