Heterogeneity in defining multiple trauma: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

While numerous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been conducted in the field of trauma, a substantial portion of them are yielding negative results. One potential contributing factor to this trend could be the lack of agreement regarding the chosen definitions across different trials. The primary objective was to identify the terminology and definitions utilized for the characterization of multiple trauma patients within randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Methods

A systematic review of the literature was performed in MEDLINE, EMBASE and clinicaltrials.gov between January 1, 2002, and July 31, 2022. RCTs or RTCs protocols were eligible if they included multiple trauma patients. The terms employed to characterize patient populations were identified, and t

SUBMITTER: Jeanmougin T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10515068 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature