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The Alaska Trauma Registry.

S J Kilkenny1, M A Moore, B L Simonsen

  • 1Emergency Medical Services, Department of Health and Social Services, Juneau, Alaska.

Alaska Medicine
|July 1, 1992
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A pilot trauma registry was established in Alaska to address high injury-related deaths and disabilities. This registry collected data on thousands of patients, serving as a vital tool for injury prevention and trauma care research.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Trauma Care
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Injury represents a significant cause of mortality and morbidity across all age demographics in Alaska.
  • A trauma task force was formed in Anchorage during the early 1980s to address this public health crisis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish and develop a pilot trauma registry in the state of Alaska.
  • To present the rationale, methodology, and developmental process of the registry.
  • To discuss the potential applications of the registry for quality improvement and research.

Main Methods:

  • The pilot project involved seven participating hospitals over approximately two and a half years.
  • Data collection focused on creating a comprehensive trauma registry.

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  • Funding was secured through a federal grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

    • Main Results:

    • The registry successfully collected data on 4,860 patients, with 5,087 entries.
    • The project provided valuable insights into injury patterns and patient demographics in Alaska.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed trauma registry serves as a foundational database for injury prevention strategies.
    • The registry has significant potential as a quality improvement tool for trauma care.
    • The accumulated data can support extensive research in injury prevention and trauma care.