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Change of inter-facility transfer pattern in a regional trauma system after designation of trauma centers

Authors
Cho, S | Jung, K  | Yeom, S | Park, S | Kim, H | Hwang, S
Citation
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society, 82(1). : 8-12, 2012
Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
ISSN
2233-79032093-0488
Abstract
PURPOSE: The Ministry of Health and Welfare recently designated 35 major trauma-specified centers (MTSC). The purpose of this study is to determine changes in patient flow and designated hospitals, and to describe the role of the emergency medical information center (EMIC) in a regional trauma care system.
METHODS: Data of trauma patient inter-facility transfer arrangement by one EMIC were reviewed for 2 months before and after the designation of MTSC. The data included success or failure rates of the arrangement, time used for arrangement, and inquiring and accepting facility.
RESULTS: At pre- and post-designation study period, there were 540 and 433 trauma patient inter-facility transfers arranged by EMIC, respectively. The median time used for arrangement decreased from 9.3 to 7.7 minutes (P = 0.007). Arrangement failure rate was 3.5% and 2.5%, respectively, with no significant interval change (P = 0.377). The percentage of inquiring MTSC decreased from 49.1 to 36.9% (P < 0.001). The percentage of accepting MTSC increased from 20.2 to 37.4% (P < 0.001).
CONCLUSION: With the designation of MTSC, EMIC could arrange inter-facility transfers more quickly. The hospitals wanted more trauma patients after the designation. There would be a concentration of trauma patients to MTSCs in our region. Further studies are needed for scientific evidence on patient outcome.
DOI
10.4174/jkss.2012.82.1.8
PMID
22324040
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