A management model for admission and treatment of pediatric trauma cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatric trauma, particularly major trauma cases, are often treated in less than optimal facilities by providers who lack training and experience in treating severely injured children. We aimed to develop a management model for admission and treatment of pediatric trauma using the Theory of Constraints (TOC).

Methods

We conducted interviews with 17 highly experienced policy makers, senior nursing managers and medical managers in pediatrics and trauma. The interviews were analyzed by qualitative methods. The TOC was utilized to identify undesirable effects (UDEs) and core challenges, and to design a focused current reality tree (CRT). Subsequently, a management model for optimal admission and treatment of pediatric trauma was constructed.

Results

The CRT wa

SUBMITTER: Tashlizky Madar R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8670149 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature