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Area of Science:

  • Trauma care research
  • Health economics
  • Public health policy

Background:

  • Injury is a leading cause of death for working-age adults in the US, incurring significant economic costs.
  • Regional trauma systems advocate for transporting severely injured patients to Level-I trauma centers (TCs).
  • The high cost of Level-I TC care necessitates evaluating its effectiveness and value.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of Level-I trauma center (L-I TC) care.
  • To evaluate return-to-work (RTW) outcomes for injured patients treated at L-I TCs.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the National Study on the Costs and Outcomes of Trauma (N=1790).
  • Employed advanced statistical methods (matching, 2SRI, bivariate probit) to address selection bias.
  • Analyzed individuals aged 18-64, focusing on pre-injury employment status and treatment at L-I TCs versus other facilities.

Main Results:

  • Level-I TC treatment is positively associated with returning to work within 3 months post-injury across all models.
  • The estimated impact of L-I TC treatment on the probability of RTW ranges from 23 to 38 percentage points.
  • Findings indicate a significant positive effect of L-I TC care on functional recovery and economic reintegration.

Conclusions:

  • The benefits of Level-I trauma center care extend beyond immediate survival and physical health.
  • L-I TC care positively impacts long-term patient outcomes, including return-to-work.
  • Trauma system investments in specialized care demonstrate value through improved patient economic recovery.