Trauma facilities in Denmark - a nationwide cross-sectional benchmark study of facilities and trauma care organisation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trauma is a leading cause of death among adults aged < 44 years, and optimal care is a challenge. Evidence supports the centralization of trauma facilities and the use multidisciplinary trauma teams. Because knowledge is sparse on the existing distribution of trauma facilities and the organisation of trauma care in Denmark, the aim of this study was to identify all Danish facilities that care for traumatized patients and to investigate the diversity in organization of trauma management.

Methods

We conducted a systematic observational cross-sectional study. First, all hospitals in Denmark were identified via online services and clarifying phone calls to each facility. Second, all trauma care manuals on all facilities that receive traumatized patients were gathered.

SUBMITTER: Weile J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5870211 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature