Consensus-based research priorities for post-collision care in the Western Cape province of South Africa

The study represents the first published systematic approach to identifying post-collision care research priorities in South Africa. Diverging from previous exercises that emphasise advanced interventions or system integration, this study highlights foundational challenges of EMS safety and communication as top priorities, reflecting the contextual realities of emergency service delivery in South Africa. The findings provide a strategic roadmap for researchers, funders, and policymakers to direct resources toward questions with maximal potential to improve post-collision care and strengthen health systems in similar LMIC contexts.