Effectiveness of Primary Trauma Care Workshop in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan: A Comparative KAP Study of Trainee Doctors

Abstract

Background: Trauma management training is a crucial and urgent problem in today's world. An understanding of the impact of trauma management course in a healthcare setting is crucial in preventing trauma associated mortality

Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a one-day Primary Trauma Care (PTC) workshop on the knowledge, attitude, and practices of doctors in their foundation year at a tertiary care hospital.

Methods: A comparative study was conducted to assess whether participation in the PTC Workshop resulted in significant enhancement in trauma-related knowledge compared to doctors who did not receive any training in trauma management. PTC workshop was arranged on 9^th May 2024 for foundation year doctors in CMH Rawalpindi. A 20-question multiple-choice questionnaire to assess trauma management knowledge was distributed one month after the workshop to all foundation year doctors with and without Primary trauma care training.

Results: A total of 82 valid responses were received that were analyzed using SPSS v25 amongst which 51 had primary trauma care training and 31 did not. The analysis showed that there was a statistically significant difference (P value <0.05) in the knowledge, attitude and practice between the two groups.

Conclusion: The results demonstrate that participation in the Primary Trauma Care workshop significantly improves the knowledge, attitude, and practice of intern doctors in their foundation year regarding trauma management. The findings underscore the importance of incorporating such training programs into medical education to enhance the preparedness and proficiency of healthcare professionals in handling trauma patients effectively.