Hoepelman, R.J. orcid.org/0000-0003-2298-244X, Driessen, M.L.S., de Jongh, M.A.C. et al. (9 more authors) (2023) Concepts, utilization, and perspectives on the Dutch Nationwide Trauma registry: a position paper. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 49 (4). pp. 1619-1626. ISSN 1863-9933
Abstract
Over the last decades, the Dutch trauma care have seen major improvements. To assess the performance of the Dutch trauma system, in 2007, the Dutch Nationwide Trauma Registry (DNTR) was established, which developed into rich source of information for quality assessment, quality improvement of the trauma system, and for research purposes. The DNTR is one of the most comprehensive trauma registries in the world as it includes 100% of all trauma patients admitted to the hospital through the emergency department. This inclusive trauma registry has shown its benefit over less inclusive systems; however, it comes with a high workload for high-quality data collection and thus more expenses. The comprehensive prospectively collected data in the DNTR allows multiple types of studies to be performed. Recent changes in legislation allow the DNTR to include the citizen service numbers, which enables new possibilities and eases patient follow-up. However, in order to maximally exploit the possibilities of the DNTR, further development is required, for example, regarding data quality improvement and routine incorporation of health-related quality of life questionnaires. This would improve the quality assessment and scientific output from the DNTR. Finally, the DNTR and all other (European) trauma registries should strive to ensure that the trauma registries are eligible for comparisons between countries and healthcare systems, with the goal to improve trauma patient care worldwide.
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Keywords: | DNTR; Trauma registry; Trauma surgery; Trauma systems; Humans; Quality of Life; Registries; Emergency Service, Hospital; Hospitals; Quality Improvement; Wounds and Injuries |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Medicine and Population Health The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Health and Related Research (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 08 Sep 2023 14:15 |
Last Modified: | 08 Sep 2023 14:15 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer Science and Business Media LLC |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1007/s00068-022-02206-4 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:202952 |