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Trauma team training in Norwegian hospitals: an observational study
Ida Celine Bredin1, Hedi Marina Joks Gaup1, Guttorm Brattebø2,3,4
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Interprofessional Rural Research Team, University of Tromsø, The Arctic University of Norway, N-9600, Hammerfest, Norway.
BMC Emergency Medicine
|July 5, 2022
Summary
Norwegian hospitals conduct regular trauma team training, with frequency increasing since 2013. This consistent training helps maintain competence for trauma teams across the nation.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Public health
- Emergency medicine
Background:
- Traumatic injuries are a significant cause of death in Norway, particularly among young males.
- The Norwegian trauma system was developed to address the challenge of many hospitals treating few severe trauma cases.
- Continuous improvement, including mandatory trauma team training, is integral to the Norwegian trauma system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of current trauma team training activities in Norway.
- To assess the frequency and approach of trauma team training in Norwegian hospitals.
Main Methods:
- An observational study utilizing an online questionnaire distributed to local trauma coordinators in 38 Norwegian hospitals.
- Data collection occurred from April to June 2020, with a two-month response window.
- Trauma team training frequency was categorized into four intervals: <5, 5-9, 10-15, and >15 times per year.
Main Results:
- All surveyed hospitals reported conducting regular trauma team training with a homogenous approach.
- A statistically significant increase in training frequency was observed from 2013 to 2020.
- Trauma centers reported more frequent training compared to acute care hospitals.
Conclusions:
- Regular and homogenous trauma team training is consistently performed across Norwegian hospitals.
- Findings suggest that trauma team training effectively maintains the competence of Norwegian trauma teams.
- All participating hospitals adhere to the recommendations outlined in the National Trauma Plan.
