title: How regional trauma systems improve outcomes.
abstract: Management of severely injured patients is complex and requires organised, expert care. Regionalised trauma systems are relatively new in the UK and aim to deliver optimal, timely care to injured patients at the most appropriate location. This article discusses the drivers, organisation, processes and outcomes of regionalised trauma care. It also describes the challenges and benefits of working within a trauma system to enable emergency practitioners to reflect on their roles in contemporary trauma care.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Trauma Sciences, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London.
authors.forename: Elaine
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cole
mesh_terms: D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D058996:Quality Improvement; D012041:Regional Medical Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014193:Trauma Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014218:Triage; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: Trauma; emergency care; outcomes; regionalised trauma care; severe injury; trauma systems