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Injury patterns and epidemiology of automatic door-related trauma: A retrospective analysis.

Vadym Shapovalov1, Isabella Lagunzad2, Quincy K Tran3

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA, United States.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|November 5, 2025

View abstract on PubMed

Summary
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Automatic doors cause thousands of injuries annually, with older adults facing the highest risk of severe harm. Enhanced safety measures are crucial to prevent trauma and reduce emergency department visits.

Keywords:
Automatic doorsEmergency departmentInjuryTrends

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Trauma Research
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Automatic doors offer convenience but pose significant injury risks due to high exerted energy.
  • Despite widespread use, automated door-related injuries have not been systematically described in emergency department data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence, patterns, and severity of injuries associated with automatic doors.
  • To identify demographic differences and risk factors for severe outcomes in automated door-related trauma.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective observational study using the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) from 2015-2024.
  • Analysis of weighted national estimates, demographic characteristics, injury patterns, and trends.
  • Multivariable logistic regression to determine factors associated with injury severity.

Main Results:

  • An estimated 38,720 emergency department visits for automated door injuries occurred between 2015-2024.
  • Upper extremity injuries were most common in pediatric and adult groups; older adults sustained more head/neck and trunk injuries.
  • Older adults had the highest admission rates (18.4%) and increased odds of severe injury (OR 3.18).

Conclusions:

  • Automatic door injuries are a significant public health concern across all age demographics.
  • Older adults are disproportionately at risk for severe outcomes, necessitating targeted safety interventions.
  • Enhanced safety mechanisms and regulatory oversight are needed to mitigate automated door-related trauma.