Table 2 Description of four delays in the Four Delay approach
Delay stage | Description |
|---|---|
Delay 1 (seeking care) | From the point of injury to taking the decision to seek care |
Delay 2 (reaching care) | From deciding to seek care until reaching the facility of definitive care |
Delay 3 (receiving care) | From arriving at the appropriate healthcare facility to receiving quality care |
Delay 4 (remaining in care) | From discharge to rehabilitation to optimal function |