Capture-recapture: a useful methodological tool for counting traffic related injuries?

METHODOLOGIC ISSUES Capture-recapture: a useful methodological tool for counting traYc related injuries?

Introduction—Although the capturerecapture technique is increasingly employed in studies of human populations to correct for under-ascertainment in traditional epidemiological surveillance, it has rarely been used in injury research. Objectives—To estimate the completeness of oYcial data sources on traYc related injuries (TRIs) by using the capturerecapture technique and to calculate an ascerta...

Road Traffic Deaths and Injuries Are Under-Reported in Ethiopia: A Capture-Recapture Method

In low and middle income countries road traffic injuries are commonly under-reported. This problem is significantly higher among those less severely injured road users. The objective of this study was to determine the incidence and the level of ascertainment of road traffic injuries and deaths by traffic police and hospital registry. In this study two-sample capture-recapture method was applied...

Estimation of Road Traffic Mortality in Kurdistan Province, Iran, During 2004-2009, Using Capture-Recapture Method

Background: To reduce traffic injuries in the country, health professionals should have accurate estimates of road traffic deaths. Multiple and sometimes inconsistent statistics presented by organizations in charge create high degree of uncertainty for planners and decision makers. To achieve an accurate estimate, several methods are available. Of them, capture-recapture method ...

Counting with Combined Splitting and Capture–Recapture Methods

The Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool: A useful tool for pain assessment in intensive care units

Pain is a major concern in all intensive care units (ICUs). The proper assessment and management of pain is one of the main goals of patient care in ICUs. Improper evaluation of pain and its over or under treatment can cause significant problems in the process of patient management in ICU. Since most ICU patients are unable to communicate correctly with the ICU team and explain their level of p...