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Current patterns of trauma center proliferation have not led to proportionate improvements in access to care or mortality after injury: An ecologic study

Authors :
Amato, Stas
Benson, Jamie S.
Stewart, Barclay
Sarathy, Ashwini
Osler, Turner
Hosmer, David
An, Gary
Cook, Alan
Winchell, Robert J.
Malhotra, Ajai K.
Source :
Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery; June 2023, Vol. 94 Issue: 6 p755-764, 10p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

@jamieseanbenson; @stasamato; @gary_anBetween 2005 and 2020, the U.S. gained 31% more Level I/II trauma centers. Yet, @UVMLarnerMed researchers estimate that resulted in only a 6.9% increase in access to this essential care. Further, this access may not be distributed equitably across the nation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21630755 and 21630763
Volume :
94
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs63094972
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/TA.0000000000003940