title: Quality care in pediatric trauma.
abstract: Infrastructure, processes of care and outcome measurements are the cornerstone of quality care for pediatric trauma. This review aims to evaluate current evidence on system organization and concentration of pediatric expertise in the delivery of pediatric trauma care. It discusses key quality indicators for all phases of care, from pre-hospital to post-discharge recovery. In particular, it highlights the importance of measuring quality of life and psychosocial recovery for the injured child.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Amelia J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Simpson
authors.forename: Frederick P
authors.initials: FP
authors.lastname: Rivara
authors.forename: Tam N
authors.initials: TN
authors.lastname: Pham