Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anesh Sukhai, Rajen Govender, Ashley van Niekerk
Summary: This study examines the differentiated risk of road traffic crashes and injuries to vulnerable road users in South Africa, highlighting higher risks for pedestrians, females, and certain public transport users. The findings also propose a User-System-Context conceptual framework for addressing vulnerability in the transport system, providing an important avenue for tackling the persistently large burden of road traffic crashes and injuries in the country.
Article
Rehabilitation
Mitchel Chatukuta, Nora Groce, Jennifer S. Mindell, Maria Kett
Summary: Healthcare workers in Namibia are knowledgeable about road traffic injuries and the related burden of injury, but they are rarely consulted by the government or relevant ministries on road safety issues.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Haruhiko Inada, Jun Tomio, Shinji Nakahara, Masao Ichikawa
Summary: The study found that road fatalities in Japan were reduced in the months when the spring sessions of the traffic safety campaign were conducted, with a modest reduction. The effect may have been somewhat larger, especially before 1964 when Japan was a middle-income country.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yi-Chang Lin, Chien-An Sun, Han-Ting Lin, Huey-Jen Perng, Chi-Hsiang Chung, Chih-Sheng Lin, Ching-Huang Lai, Wu-Chien Chien, Chien-Sung Tsai
Summary: This study found that individuals with insomnia have a higher risk of road traffic injuries compared to those without insomnia, with a particularly significant difference in the 25-44 age group. Among automobile drivers and motorcycle riders, the risk of road traffic injuries is also higher for those with insomnia. Individuals with insomnia also have a greater risk of repeated road traffic injuries compared to those without insomnia.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT & HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mingming Liang, Min Min, Xianwei Guo, Qiuxia Song, Hao Wang, Ning Li, Wanying Su, Qiwei Liang, Xiuxiu Ding, Pengpeng Ye, Leilei Duan, Yehuan Sun
Summary: The study found a significant association between increases in ambient temperature and the risk of road traffic accidents and injuries, further adding to our understanding of the impact of ambient temperature on road traffic safety.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Rafael Alves Guimaraes, Kamylla Guedes de Sena, Otaliba Libanio de Morais Neto, Deborah Carvalho Malta
Summary: Objective of this study is to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with self-reported road traffic injuries (RTI) in Brazil. Data from the 2019 National Health Survey were used to analyze three indicators: the proportion of individuals aged 18 or older involved in RTI in the past 12 months, the proportion of car drivers involved in RTI in the past 12 months, and the proportion of motorcycle drivers involved in RTI in the past 12 months. Results show that the prevalence of self-reported RTI in the past 12 months was 2.4%. Different regions in Brazil varied in prevalence rates, with higher rates in less developed regions. Factors associated with higher prevalence of RTI include male sex, younger age, low level of education, residing outside capitals and metropolitan regions, and specific regions in Brazil.
INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ibtisam Karkaz, Iffat Elbarazi, Linda Ostlundh, Marilia Silva Paulo, Mohamud Sheek-Hussein, Rami H. Al-Rifai, Balazs Adam
Summary: This study aims to review published literature on sharps injuries and splash exposures of healthcare workers in Arab countries to determine their incidence/prevalence, identified risk factors, and preventive measures. The research will be conducted using systematic review and meta-analysis methods.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Virginia Nunez-Samudio, Francisco Mayorga-Marin, Humberto Lopez Castillo, Ivan Landires
Summary: This study aimed to describe and compare the characteristics of MVCs involving 0 to 14-year-olds in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama. It found that Panama had the highest MVC-related injury and mortality rates, while Guatemala had the highest fatality rate with a significant increasing trend. Costa Rica, on the other hand, had the lowest rates due to implementing a policy on child restraint systems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yudi Zhao, Jinhong Cao, Yudiyang Ma, Sumaira Mubarik, Jianjun Bai, Donghui Yang, Kai Wang, Chuanhua Yu
Summary: Since 2010, micromobility sharing platforms have attracted a large number of users in multiple countries. However, few studies have examined the overall impact of the growing micromobility market on road injuries. This study compares four countries and finds an overall upward trend in micromobility injuries, with China and the US having higher risks. People over 45 show an increasing micromobility-related mortality and incidence rate. Cohorts after 1960 in China and India have higher micromobility injury incidence risks. The boosted usage of micromobility devices explains these increasing trends, but road infrastructure and separated traffic can reduce collisions from micromobility devices.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mohammad Ali, Gias U. Ahsan, Zakir Uddin, Ahmed Hossain
Summary: The study found a significant relationship between long road traffic delays (RTDs) and musculoskeletal health issues among sedentary bank employees in Dhaka, highlighting the importance of incorporating musculoskeletal exercise in office facilities. The findings also underscore the need for a sound public transportation system in Dhaka city.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Ergonomics
George Kiwango, Filbert Francis, Candida Moshiro, Jette Moller, Marie Hasselberg
Summary: The study shows an increased risk of road traffic injuries among commercial motorcycle riders who engage in risky drinking behavior, even after adjusting for sociodemographic, driving, and work-related factors. The relationship between marijuana use and road traffic injuries among commercial motorcycle riders was unclear. This highlights the importance of addressing hazardous alcohol consumption and marijuana use in future prevention strategies to enhance road safety.
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Saen Fanai, Masoud Mohammadnezhad
Summary: This study aimed to explore the perceptions of Vanuatu's Health Care Workers (HCWs) regarding the existing preventative strategies for Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs). Data was collected through qualitative approaches using Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with 22 HCWs. The findings suggest that the lack of health institutional capacities in terms of leadership and resources hinder the prevention of RTIs, and the health sector should develop stronger leadership in road safety.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Haruhiko Inada, Jun Tomio, Shinji Nakahara, Masao Ichikawa
Summary: This study examined the association between the policy amendment for cognitive screening tests for older drivers and the risk of motor vehicle collisions for drivers, as well as the risk of injuries for pedestrians and cyclists among older people. The results showed a decrease in collisions among male drivers after the policy amendment, while injuries increased among certain age subgroups in both sexes.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Mads Sundet, Gift Mulima, Chifundo Kajombo, Hallvard Gjerde, Asbjorg S. Christophersen, Jan Erik Madsen, Sven Young
Summary: This study identified road traffic injury hotspots in Lilongwe, Malawi using geographical data collected in the emergency room, highlighting risk factors for severe injuries. The study demonstrated the feasibility of collecting geographical data at hospital admission, providing valuable insights for preventive measures.
INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED
(2021)
Article
Ergonomics
Raana Zakeri, Shirin Nosratnejad, Homayoun Sadeghi-Bazargani, Koustuv Dalal, Mahmood Yousefi
Summary: The study highlights the significant economic burden of Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) in Iran, with costs occupying a large percentage of the GDP and health expenditure per capita. More policy regulations and prevention programs are needed to decrease the occurrence of RTIs.
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kathleen Morrisroe, Ayano Nakayama, Jason Soon, Mark Arnold, Les Barnsley, Claire Barrett, Peter M. Brooks, Stephen Hall, Patrick Hanrahan, Pravin Hissaria, Graeme Jones, Veera S. Katikireddi, Helen Keen, Rodger Laurent, Mandana Nikpour, Katherine Poulsen, Philip Robinson, Muriel Soden, Nigel Wood, Nicola Cook, Catherine Hill, Rachelle Buchbinder
INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL
(2018)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sheryl Coughlin, David Roberts, Kenneth O'Neill, Peter Brooks
INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL
(2018)
Article
Orthopedics
D. G. Hoy, T. Raikoti, E. Smith, A. Tuzakana, T. Gill, K. Matikarai, J. Tako, A. Jorari, F. Blyth, A. Pitaboe, R. Buchbinder, I. Kalauma, P. Brooks, C. Lepers, A. Woolf, A. Briggs, L. March
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2018)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Scott Haldeman, Margareta Nordin, Roger Chou, Pierre Cote, Eric L. Hurwitz, Claire D. Johnson, Kristi Randhawa, Bart N. Green, Deborah Kopansky-Giles, Emre Acaroglu, Arthur Ameis, Christine Cedraschi, Ellen Aartun, Afua Adjei-Kwayisi, Selim Ayhan, Amer Aziz, Teresa Bas, Fiona Blyth, David Borenstein, O'Dane Brady, Peter Brooks, Connie Camilleri, Juan M. Castellote, Michael B. Clay, Fereydoun Davatchi, Jean Dudler, Robert Dunn, Stefan Eberspaecher, Juan Emmerich, Jean Pierre Farcy, Norman Fisher-Jeffes, Christine Goertz, Michael Grevitt, Erin A. Griffith, Najia Hajjaj-Hassouni, Jan Hartvigsen, Maria Hondras, Edward J. Kane, Julie Laplante, Nadege Lemeunier, John Mayer, Silvano Mior, Tiro Mmopelwa, Michael Modic, Jean Moss, Rajani Mullerpatan, Elijah Muteti, Lillian Mwaniki, Madeleine Ngandeu-Singwe, Geoff Outerbridge, Shanmuganathan Rajasekaran, Heather Shearer, Matthew Smuck, Erkin Sonmez, Patricia Tavares, Anne Taylor-Vaisey, Carlos Torres, Paola Torres, Alexander van der Horst, Leslie Verville, Emiliano Vialle, Gomatam Vijay Kumar, Adriaan Vlok, William Watters, Chung Chek Wong, Jessica J. Wong, Hainan Yu, Selcen Yuksel
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2018)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Scott Haldeman, Claire D. Johnson, Roger Chou, Margareta Nordin, Pierre Cote, Eric L. Hurwitz, Bart N. Green, Christine Cedraschi, Emre Acaroglu, Deborah Kopansky-Giles, Arthur Ameis, Afua Adjei-Kwayisi, Selim Ayhan, Fiona Blyth, David Borenstein, O'Dane Brady, Peter Brooks, Connie Camilleri, Juan M. Castellote, Michael B. Clay, Fereydoun Davatchi, Robert Dunn, Christine Goertz, Erin A. Griffith, Maria Hondras, Edward J. Kane, Nadege Lemeunier, John Mayer, Tiro Mmopelwa, Michael Modic, Jean Moss, Rajani Mullerpatan, Elijah Muteti, Lillian Mwaniki, Madeleine Ngandeu-Singwe, Geoff Outerbridge, Kristi Randhawa, Heather Shearer, Erkin Sonmez, Carlos Torres, Paola Torres, Leslie Verville, Adriaan Vlok, William Watters, Chung Chek Wong, Hainan Yu
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2018)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Claire D. Johnson, Scott Haldeman, Margareta Nordin, Roger Chou, Pierre Cote, Eric L. Hurwitz, Bart N. Green, Deborah Kopansky-Giles, Kristi Randhawa, Christine Cedraschi, Arthur Ameis, Emre Acaroglu, Ellen Aartun, Afua Adjei-Kwayisi, Selim Ayhan, Amer Aziz, Teresa Bas, Fiona Blyth, David Borenstein, O'Dane Brady, Peter Brooks, Connie Camilleri, Juan M. Castellote, Michael B. Clay, Fereydoun Davatchi, Jean Dudler, Robert Dunn, Stefan Eberspaecher, Juan Emmerich, Jean Pierre Farcy, Norman Fisher-Jeffes, Christine Goertz, Michael Grevitt, Erin A. Griffith, Najia Hajjaj-Hassouni, Jan Hartvigsen, Maria Hondras, Edward J. Kane, Julie Laplante, Nadege Lemeunier, John Mayer, Silvano Mior, Tiro Mmopelwa, Michael Modic, Jean Moss, Rajani Mullerpatan, Elijah Muteti, Lillian Mwaniki, Madeleine Ngandeu-Singwe, Geoff Outerbridge, Shanmuganathan Rajasekaran, Heather Shearer, Matthew Smuck, Erkin Sonmez, Patricia Tavares, Anne Taylor-Vaisey, Carlos Torres, Paola Torres, Alexander van der Horst, Leslie Verville, Emiliano Vialle, Gomatam Vijay Kumar, Adriaan Vlok, William Watters, Chung Chek Wong, Jessica J. Wong, Hainan Yu, Selcen Yuksel
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2018)
Article
Rheumatology
Kathleen M. Andersen, Jonathan T. L. Cheah, Lyn March, Susan J. Bartlett, Dorcas Beaton, Clifton O. Bingham, Peter M. Brooks, Robin Christensen, Philip G. Conaghan, Maria-Antonietta D'Agostino, Maarten de Wit, Amylou C. Dueck, Susan M. Goodman, Shawna Grosskleg, Catherine L. Hill, Martin Howell, Sarah L. Mackie, Bethan Richards, Beverly Shea, Jasvinder A. Singh, Vibeke Strand, Peter Tugwell, George A. Wells, Lee S. Simon
JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Rheumatology
Karine Toupin-April, Jennifer L. Barton, Liana Fraenkel, Alexa Meara, Linda C. Li, Peter Brooks, Maarten de Wit, Dawn Stacey, France Legare, Beverley Shea, Anne Lyddiatt, Cathie Hofstetter, Robin Christensen, Marieke Scholte Voshaar, Maria E. Suarez-Almazor, Annelies Boonen, Tanya Meade, Lyn March, Janet Elizabeth Jull, Willemina Campbell, Rieke Alten, Suvi Karuranga, Esi M. Morgan, Ayano Kelly, Jessica Kaufman, Sophie Hill, Lara J. Maxwell, Dorcas Beaton, Yasser El-Miedany, Shikha Mittoo, Susan J. Bartlett, Jasvinder A. Singh, Peter S. Tugwell
JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Rheumatology
Kathleen M. Andersen, Ayano Kelly, Anne Lyddiatt, Clifton O. Bingham, Vivian P. Bykerk, Adena Batterman, Joan Westreich, Michelle K. Jones, Marita Cross, Peter M. Brooks, Lyn March, Beverley Shea, Peter Tugwell, Lee S. Simon, Robin Christensen, Susan J. Bartlett
JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Rheumatology
Louise Klokker, Dorthe B. Berthelsen, Thasia Woodworth, Kathleen M. Andersen, Daniel E. Furst, Dan Devoe, Paula R. Williamson, Maria E. Suarez-Almazor, Vibeke Strand, Amye L. Leong, Niti Goel, Maarten Boers, Peter M. Brooks, Lyn March, Victor S. Sloan, Peter Tugwell, Lee S. Simon, Robin Christensen
JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
(2019)
Review
Rheumatology
Dorthe B. Berthelsen, Thasia G. Woodworth, Niti Goel, John P. A. Ioannidis, Peter Tugwell, Dan Devoe, Paula Williamson, Caroline B. Terwee, Maria E. Suarez-Almazor, Vibeke Strand, Amye L. Leong, Philip G. Conaghan, Maarten Boers, Beverley J. Shea, Peter M. Brooks, Lee S. Simon, Daniel E. Furst, Robin Christensen
Summary: This study aimed to identify adverse events, determine harm clusters, and explore the potential of self-reporting by patients. The results showed that 58% of adverse events were suitable for patient self-reporting, with medical terms identified for all 117 harm clusters deemed appropriate for patient reporting. However, systematic reporting of severity grading was lacking.
SEMINARS IN ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM
(2021)
Editorial Material
Health Care Sciences & Services
Peter Lewis-Hughes, Peter Brooks
Summary: As we assess the health governance during the COVID-19 pandemic, we should take this opportunity to review these processes and ensure a more collaborative and comprehensive response to future challenges. This perspective examines the COVID-19 responses in Australia, reflects on various potential solutions developed by organizations in the past two decades, and proposes a governance framework for a Communicable Disease and Pandemic Management Authority to support health responses to future challenges.
AUSTRALIAN HEALTH REVIEW
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Peter Lewis-Hughes, Peter Brooks
Summary: This article examines the role and effectiveness of CDC and ECDC in the USA and Europe, respectively, and suggests possible lessons for pandemic planning in Australia. It also discusses the communication pathways established since the election of the new Commonwealth government. Steps are proposed to enhance the collection, distribution, accessibility, and timelines of key information for improved pandemic management and national health outcomes. The article emphasizes the need to learn from the pandemic and transform systems instead of making minor changes, to ensure better preparedness for the future.
AUSTRALIAN HEALTH REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kate Burbury, Peter Brooks, Leslie Gilham, Ilana Solo, Amanda Piper, Craig Underhill, Philip Campbell, Robert Blum, Stephen Brown, Frances Barnett, Javier Torres, Xiaofang Wang, William Poole, Anneke Grobler, Genevieve Johnston, Cassandra Beer, Hannah Cross, Zee Wan Wong
Summary: The study found high acceptability for both video and phone telehealth among cancer patients and clinicians, with video having higher satisfaction rates even though phone was more commonly used. Qualitative surveys revealed various barriers and enablers to the rapid implementation of telehealth.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kate Burbury, Zee-Wan Wong, Desmond Yip, Huw Thomas, Peter Brooks, Leslie Gilham, Amanda Piper, Ilana Solo, Craig Underhill
Summary: This article serves as a practical guide for cancer clinicians and others in establishing and improving the quality of consultations performed by telehealth, which has seen rapid uptake during the COVID-19 pandemic.
INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL
(2021)