A Systematic Literature Review of Trauma Systems: An Operations Management Perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trauma systems provide comprehensive care across various settings, from prehospital services to rehabilitation, integrating clinical and social care aspects. Established in the 1970s, these systems are pivotal yet under-researched in their operational management. This study aims to fill this gap by focussing on the integration of operations management (OM) techniques to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of trauma systems. By leveraging proven OM strategies from other healthcare sectors, we seek to improve patient outcomes and optimise system performance, addressing a crucial need for innovation in trauma care operations.

Methodology

A systematic literature review was conducted using the PICOTS framework to explore operational aspects of trauma systems acros

SUBMITTER: Wang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11742173 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature