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Hand Injury among Patients Visiting Emergency Department in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional
Anurag Singh Thapa1, Shankar Man Rai2, Kiran Kishor Nakarmi3
1Department of Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Mahabouddha, Kathmandu, Nepal.
JNMA; Journal of the Nepal Medical Association
|May 19, 2023
Summary
This study found that hand injuries occurred in 2.05% of patients visiting a tertiary care emergency department. The prevalence of these finger and occupational injuries was lower than in similar settings.
Area of Science:
- Traumatology
- Emergency Medicine
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Hand injuries significantly impair daily activities and affect a young, productive population.
- Understanding the prevalence and patterns of hand injuries is crucial for public health.
- Tertiary care centers manage a diverse range of trauma cases, including hand injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of hand injuries among patients presenting to an emergency department.
- To analyze the patterns and mechanisms of hand injuries in a specific patient cohort.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the Emergency Department of a trauma center.
- Data was collected from 96 consecutive patients over three months (June-August 2022).
- Demographic profiles, injury patterns, and mechanisms were assessed following informed consent.
Main Results:
- Out of 4679 emergency department visitors, 96 (2.05%) presented with hand injuries.
- The 95% Confidence Interval for the prevalence was calculated as 1.64-2.46%.
Conclusions:
- The prevalence of hand injuries in this tertiary care setting was found to be relatively low compared to other studies.
- Further research may explore contributing factors to this observed prevalence.
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