Pooled Analysis of Trauma Centers Better Predicts Risk Factors for Firearm Violence Reinjury

Many trauma centers use the first firearm injury admission as a reachable moment to mitigate reinjury. Understanding repeat firearm violence can be difficult in metropolitan areas with multiple trauma centers and laws that prohibit sharing private health information across health systems. We hypothesized that risk factors for repeat firearm violence could be better understood using pooled data from two major metropolitan trauma centers.

Source: Journal of Surgical Research - February 23, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Derek C. Lumbard, Michaela A. West, Irena R. Cich, Salma Hassan, Sruthi Shankar, Rachel M. Nygaard Tags: Acute Care Surgery Source Type: research