Evaluating associations between level of trauma care and outcomes of patients with specific severe injuries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trauma networks have multiple designated levels of trauma care. This classification parallels concentration of major trauma care, creating innovations and improving outcome measures.

Objectives

The objective of this study is to assess associations of level of trauma care with patient outcomes for populations with specific severe injuries.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted using six electronic databases up to April 19, 2022 (PROSPERO CRD42022327576). Studies comparing fatal, nonfatal clinical, or functional outcomes across different levels of trauma care for trauma populations with specific severe injuries or injured body region (Abbreviated Injury Scale score ≥3) were included. Two independent reviewers included studies, extracted data, a

SUBMITTER: Van Ditshuizen JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10208644 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature