Evaluating Gulf Cooperation Council Trauma Care Infrastructure: A Scoping Review of Key Components and Gaps.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trauma systems are multifaceted frameworks that optimize patient care and outcomes. The development of trauma systems has been a regional priority in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), yet implementation varies across countries. These variations contribute to measurable differences in system performance and patient outcomes. A systematic mapping of these disparities can guide efforts to harmonize standards and enhance trauma-care delivery throughout the region.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted per PRISMA-ScR guidelines. PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library databases were searched for English-language publications (2000-2024) on prehospital emergency care, hospital-based trauma management, or post-hospital rehabilitation in GCC countries. Two reviewers i

SUBMITTER: Khan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12515026 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature