Does treatment at a level I trauma center reduce disparities in patient outcomes for open tibia fractures? A retrospective analysis of the National trauma Databank.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Race and insurance status are independent predictors of healthcare outcomes following lower-extremity trauma. Level 1 trauma centers show better outcomes overall, but it is has not been extensively studied as to whether they specifically lower complication rates and shorten length of stay in those with Black race, with low socioeconomic status, and/or a lack of private health insurance. We performed a study with the objective of determining whether Level I trauma centers can improve the complication rate of those shown to be at high risk of experiencing adverse outcomes due to socioeconomic differences.

Hypothesis

Level 1 trauma centers will be successful in mitigating the disparity in complication rates and length of stay associated with racial and socioeconomic

SUBMITTER: Mundy LR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10368930 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature