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The purpose of the current study was to identify the existing practices and policies on TBI treatment and rehabilitation in the Republic of Moldova. Methods:Qualitative face-to-face interviews were conducted with health care professionals from two major emergency hospitals in Chisinau Municipality in 2018.An interview guide was modeled according to a standard operation procedure with a set of concrete questions. Results:Participants underlines important issues in the health care management of TBI for different medical levels: pre-hospital careambulance system and definitive care work,acute care focused on the existing frameworks for treatment and care of TBI patients in hospitals, rehabilitationcare, treatment, prevention gaps, and country-level resources. The main gaps in the prevention and treatment of traumatic injuries were identified to be related to road accidents, alcohol-related injuries, home injuries, and long arriving times of ambulance, lack of medical equipment both at pre-hospital and acute care and low salaries of medical staff. Conclusion:Our results suggested the need for health promotion and health education campaigns, police interventions, state support, acquiring financial support and modern equipment. |
