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Heather Jarman1, Robert Crouch2, Neil Strawbridge3
1Emergency Department Collaborative Research Group, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT, United Kingdom; Population Health Institute, City St George's, University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London SW17 0RE, United Kingdom.
Background:
Trauma coordinators (TCs) play a key role in managing patients with complex injuries, coordinating care across multiple specialties. This study aimed to investigate the current role functions of TCs in the UK, compare them to findings from 2015, and explore differences between TCs in Major Trauma Centres (MTCs) and Trauma Units (TUs).
Methods:
A UK-wide cross-sectional survey was conducted using an online questionnaire. Participants included trauma coordinators from MTCs and TUs. Data on role functions, clinical activities, and professional background were analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Results:
There were 153 responses from TCs from 22 of the 27 trauma networks in the UK. Respondents reported 54 different role titles. Nurses comprised 65 % of the respondents, with 45 % holding a master's qualification. Clinical activities accounted for 51 % of the role, an increase from 39 % in 2015. Data entry and research responsibilities decreased. Advanced or autonomous practice was reported by 19 % of respondents, with more TCs from TUs engaging in independent prescribing.
Conclusion:
The role of TCs has evolved since 2015, with increasing clinical responsibilities and more professionals working at advanced practice levels. However, there remains considerable variation in role titles and functions, reflecting the need for standardization and further research on the impact of TC roles on patient outcomes.
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