The Critical Role of Health Practitioners in Saving Accident Victims: A Comprehensive Review
Accidents represent one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, making the role of health practitioners in saving victims a matter of global importance. This review synthesizes current evidence on the contribution of health practitioners in accident response, spanning pre-hospital interventions, emergency trauma care, surgical management, rehabilitation, and psychological support. Emphasis is placed on the time-sensitive nature of interventions, multidisciplinary collaboration, and advances in training and technology. The findings reveal that early intervention by trained practitioners significantly improves survival rates, reduces disability, and enhances recovery outcomes. The article concludes with recommendations for strengthening training, infrastructure, and policy frameworks to empower health practitioners in accident care.
Authors
- Hala Ahmad AL Anazi
- Meshari Mohammed AL Mutairi
- Saad Saeed AL Mutairi
- Faris Barky AL Mutairi
- Maram Hlayel AL Shammari
- AL Dohyan Meshal Meshari
- Sayer Ofyer AL Ruwaili
Institutions
- National Guard Health Affairs (SA)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-10-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.47059/ijmtlm/v27i4/1075
- Primary Topic
- Disaster Response and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00