scholarly journals Musculoskeletal Attendances to a Minor Injury Department During a Pandemic

Cureus ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard J Dowell ◽  
Neil Ashwood ◽  
Jamie Hind
Keyword(s):  
Minor Injury ◽  
A Minor

scholarly journals Short‐term outcomes in children following emergency department visits for minor injuries sustained at home

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J Molloy ◽  
Wendy Shields ◽  
Molly W Stevens ◽  
Andrea C Gielen
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Pediatric Emergency ◽  
Emergency Department Visits ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Minor Injury ◽  
Minor Injuries ◽  
A Minor ◽  
The Impact ◽  
At Home

Abstract Background Minor injuries are very common in the pediatric population and often occur in the home environment. Despite its prevalence, little is known about outcomes in children following minor injury at home. Understanding the impact of these injuries on children and their families is important for treatment, prevention, and policy. The objectives of our study were (1) To describe the distribution of short-term outcomes following pediatric minor injuries sustained at home and (2) To explore the relationship of injury type and patient and household demographics with these outcomes. Methods Children (n = 102) aged 0–7 years with a minor injury sustained at home were recruited in an urban pediatric emergency department as part of the Child Housing Assessment for a Safer Environment (CHASE) observational study. Each patient had a home visit following the emergency department visit, where five parent-reported outcomes were assessed. Relationships were explored with logistic regression. Results The most common type of injury was soft tissue (57.8 %). 13.2 % of children experienced ≥ 7 days of pain, 21.6 % experienced ≥ 7 days of abnormal activity, 8.9 % missed ≥ 5 days of school, 17.8 % of families experienced ≥ 7 days of disruption, and 9.1 % of parents missed ≥ 5 days of work. Families reported a total of 120 missed school days and 120 missed work days. Children who sustained a burn had higher odds of experiencing pain (OR 6.97), abnormal activity (OR 8.01), and missing school (OR 8.71). The parents of children who sustained a burn had higher odds of missing work (OR 14.97). Conclusions Families of children suffering a minor injury at home reported prolonged pain and changes in activity as well as significant school and work loss. In this cohort, burns were more likely than other minor injuries to have these negative short-term outcomes reported and represent an important target for interventions. The impact of these injuries on missed school and disruption of parental work warrants further consideration.

Relationship between reported bullying experiences and doctor's visit after a minor injury

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. S37
Author(s):  
S. Ratliff ◽  
J. Peppard ◽  
L. Aguerrevere
Keyword(s):  
Minor Injury ◽  
Bullying Experiences ◽  
A Minor

Correlates of cognitive functioning in independent elderly patients discharged home from the emergency department after a minor injury

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (8) ◽  
pp. 1313-1322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Christine Ouellet ◽  
Marie-Josée Sirois ◽  
Simon Beaulieu-Bonneau ◽  
Marie-Ève Gagné ◽  
Jacques Morin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Minor Injury ◽  
Memory Problems ◽  
Lower Baseline ◽  
Minor Injuries ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Trajectory Of Care

ABSTRACTBackground:The objective of this study was to explore correlates of cognitive functioning of older adults visiting the emergency department (ED) after a minor injury.Methods:These results are derived from a large prospective study in three Canadian EDs. Participants were aged ≥ 65 years and independent in basic activities of daily living, visiting the ED for minor injuries and discharged home within 48 hours (those with known dementia, confusion, and delirium were excluded). They completed the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Potential correlates included sociodemographic and injury variables, and measures of psychological and physical health, social support, mobility, falls, and functional status.Results:Multivariate analyses revealed that male sex, age ≥ 85 years, higher depression scores, slower walking speed, and self-reported memory problems were significantly associated with lower baseline MoCA scores.Conclusions:These characteristics could help ED professionals identify patients who might need additional cognitive evaluations or follow-ups after their passage through the ED. Obtaining information on these characteristics is potentially feasible in the ED context and could help professionals alter favorably elderly's trajectory of care. Since a significant proportion of elderly patients consulting at an ED have cognitive impairment, the ED is an opportunity to prevent functional and cognitive decline.

The Associations Among Social Support, Stress, and Life Satisfaction as Perceived by Injured College Athletes

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 741-752 ◽  
Author(s):  
Romualdas Malinauskas
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
College Athletes ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Minor Injury ◽  
Major Injury ◽  
Severity Of Injury ◽  
A Minor

The relationships were examined among severity of injury, and participants' perceptions of stress, social support, and life satisfaction. Participants were 123 college athletes (male, n = 69, female n = 54) with minor (69) or severe (54) injuries, who ranged in age from 18 to 25 years. Participants completed measures of perceived social support, stress, and satisfaction with life. Greater perceived stress was associated with diminished life satisfaction for athletes with a major injury more than for those with a minor injury. The interaction between perceived stress and perceived social support was associated most with diminished life satisfaction for participants with a major injury.

Economics of an Emergency Room Visit After a Minor Injury: The Cost of Not Being Insured

2014 ◽  
Vol 186 (2) ◽  
pp. 676
Author(s):  
A.T. Lwin ◽  
C.G. Velopulos ◽  
X. Hui ◽  
M. Cerullo ◽  
M.T. Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Room ◽  
Emergency Room Visit ◽  
Minor Injury ◽  
A Minor ◽  
The Cost
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