Objectives This study aimed to synthesise the available knowledge, identify unexplored areas
and discuss general limits of the published evidence. We focused on outcomes commonly …

BACKGROUND The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is the main classification
system used for population-based injury surveillance activities but does not contain …

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the prognostic value of S-100β
protein to identify patients with post-concussion symptoms after a mild traumatic brain …

Background Injury is second only to cardiovascular disease in terms of acute care costs in
North America. One key to improving injury care efficiency is to generate knowledge on the …

Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of disability in children and
young adults and costs CAD$3 billion annually in Canada. Stakeholders have expressed the …

Background: About 75% of patients with minor thoracic injury are discharged after an emergency
department visit. However, complications such as delayed hemothorax can occur. We …

Background Minor fractures (eg wrist, ankle) are risk factors for lower physical health-related
quality of life (HRQoL) in seniors. Recent studies found that measures of frailty were …

BACKGROUND The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is the main classification
system used for population-based traumatic brain injury (TBI) surveillance activities but does …

Background Access to specialised trauma care is an important measure of trauma system
efficiency. However, few data are available on access to integrated trauma systems. We aimed …

Background The progression of frailty is marked by an increased risk of adverse health
outcomes in the elderly including falls, physical and/or cognitive disability, hospitalizations, and …