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Determinants of trauma competency and awareness in tertiary care hospitals: implications for nursing education and policy
Ranjna Singh Bhadauria, Perpetua R Fernandes, Varsha Balakram Surkar, Sujata Poonia, Gargee Karadkar, Chintal Shukla, Farzana Begum
Year : 2026 | Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 296-304
Received on: 12/01/2026
Revised on: 29/01/2026
Accepted on: 25/02/2026
Published on: 01/03/2026
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Ranjna Singh Bhadauria, Perpetua R Fernandes, Varsha Balakram Surkar, Sujata Poonia, Gargee Karadkar, Chintal Shukla, Farzana Begum( 2026).
Determinants of trauma competency and awareness in tertiary care hospitals: implications for nursing education and policy
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 11( 2), 296-304.
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Abstract
Trauma is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and tertiary care hospitals play a crucial role in managing trauma patients. Nurses are frontline healthcare professionals responsible for early assessment, stabilization, and continuous monitoring of trauma victims. However, the level of trauma competency and awareness among nurses varies depending on several individual, organizational, and educational factors. This paper explores the determinants influencing trauma competency and awareness among nurses working in tertiary care hospitals and discusses their implications for nursing education and healthcare policy. Evidence from recent studies indicates that factors such as professional education, clinical experience, training programs, institutional protocols, and inter-professional collaboration significantly influence trauma care competency. The findings highlight the importance of integrating trauma-informed care training, simulation-based education, and continuous professional development into nursing curricula and hospital training programs. Strengthening policy frameworks that support trauma training and resource allocation can improve the quality of trauma care and patient outcomes.
Keywords
Trauma competency, Trauma awareness, Tertiary care hospitals, Nursing education, Trauma-informed care.
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