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Andrew T Labott1, Emily Cooper2, Anna Tatakis2
1Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA. alabott@mcw.edu.
Awareness of state Crime Victims Compensation (CVC) programs is very low among violently injured patients. Reforming eligibility and integrating CVC assistance into hospitals can improve financial recovery.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Trauma Surgery
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Violent injury causes significant burdens, but awareness of financial aid like Crime Victims Compensation (CVC) programs is poorly understood.
- Urban trauma centers serve diverse populations facing socioeconomic challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess awareness, application rates, and barriers to CVC programs among violently injured patients.
- To identify factors influencing CVC application and outcomes in a trauma setting.
Main Methods:
- Prospective cohort study of adult trauma patients injured by violence.
- Data collected from electronic medical records, participant surveys, and state CVC databases.
- Analysis of factors associated with CVC application and approval.
Main Results:
- Low CVC awareness (9%); 50% applied, with approval rates of 55%.
- Denials often due to child support arrears (67%) or law enforcement discomfort (14%).
- Most patients (93%) faced significant injury-related costs.
Conclusions:
- Urgent need to increase CVC program awareness among trauma survivors.
- Integrating CVC assistance into hospital care pathways is crucial.
- Reforming eligibility criteria is essential for equitable financial recovery and reintegration.
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