A Retrospective Evaluation of Emergency Department Electric Scooter Impact Before and After the Introduction of a Hire Electric Scooter Service
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of hire e-scooters on injury presentations at Cairns emergency department (ED). METHODS: A retrospective cohort study comparing e-scooter injuries before and after the introduction of hire e-scooters. RESULTS: A total of 323 patients presented with e-scooter injuries. There were 133 'before' and 190 'after' cases. The majority were males aged 10-20. Hospital admissions and length of stay increased in the 'after' group (32% vs. 9%, 27 vs. 9 staying > 24 h). CONCLUSIONS: Hire e-scooters are associated with a higher trauma burden. These findings support targeted safety interventions and collaborative injury prevention strategies.
Source: Emergency Medicine Australasia
Authors: Amanda McConnell, Heather McNeil, Jasraaj Singh, William Kitchen, Mark Johnson, Lucy Atkinson
Institution: Cairns Hospital
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7130640539