@article{ref1,
title="An analysis of prehospital care for victims of accidents and violence in Recife, Brazil",
journal="Revista de salud publica",
year="2010",
author="Lima, Maria Luiza Carvalho de and Souza, Edinilsa Ramos de and Deslandes, Suely Ferreira and Kelly, Autumn and Cabral, Amanda Priscila de Santana",
volume="12",
number="1",
pages="27-37",
abstract="Objectives: This study was aimed at carrying out a situational diagnosis of the prehospital healthcare network for victims of accidents and violence in Recife, Brazil. Methods: National policy for reducing accident- and violence-related morbidity and mortality was used as reference. Questionnaires were applied and half-structured interviews conducted with managers and healthworkers from thirteen prehospital fixed units and one mobile unit. Results: Children, adolescents and females predominantly sought attention; there were few preventative actions, little social coverage and deficient referral, counterreferral and communication with other sectors. A lack of equipment and basic materials, insufficient multidisciplinary teams and the need for ongoing training were also observed. Notifying and recording accidents and violence also lacked precision; ensuring that these were done properly would allow track to be kept of them as well as developing a proper assessment and action plan. However, important state, city and academic initiatives towards preventing and reducing morbidity and mortality caused by accidents and violence in particular municipalities were identified. Conclusions: Taking national policy for reducing accident- and violence-related morbidity and mortality as a point of reference, then it can be seen that some advances have been made in the city of Recife; however, many shortcomings can still be seen in terms of introducing such policy.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0124-0064",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}