Aftercare following fatal traumatic injuries, needs and questions: a level 1 trauma center study and scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Approximately 2,000 people die each year in the hospital due to accidental or inflicted traumatic injuries in the Netherlands. This has major emotional and socioeconomic consequences. Bereavement support is offered to prevent complicated grief, however, recommendations on adequate aftercare by the hospital are lacking.

Methods

Patients with fatal traumatic injuries admitted to the Northwest Clinics, Alkmaar, or Amsterdam University Medical Center, VUMC, between January 1st 2021, and January 1st 2023, were assessed for eligibility (Injury Severity Score ≥ 16, in-hospital mortality). Their relatives were contacted, and a questionnaire was administered to evaluate their experiences with the aftercare provided by the hospital. In addition, a scoping review was performed

SUBMITTER: Hakkenbrak NAG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12170696 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature