Effect of trauma quality improvement initiatives on outcomes and costs at community hospitals: A scoping review

Traumatic injury is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. An estimated 5.8 million people die from trauma annually, with many more experiencing substantial ongoing disability [1]. A disproportionate proportion of major trauma affect individuals in developing countries, with low socioeconomic status, certain racial and ethnic groups, and rural inhabitants [2,3,4,5]. The organization of trauma systems has been associated with a decrease in trauma-related mortality when implemented [6,7].
Source: Injury - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research