The burden of geriatric traumatic brain injury on trauma systems: Analysis of 348,800 Medicare inpatient claims.
Samir M FakhryYan ShenJeneva M GarlandNina Y WilsonRansom J WyseJennifer L MorseDarrell L HuntDavid AcunaJames DunneStanley J KurekStephanie D GordyDorraine D WattsPublished in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2022)
This study fills a gap in TBI research by demonstrating that although the majority of older adult TBI patients in the United States receive care at Level I/II trauma centers, a substantial percentage are managed at other facilities, despite 1 in 10 requiring neurosurgical operation regardless of level of trauma center. This analysis provides preliminary data on the function of regionalized trauma care for older adult TBI care. Future studies assessing the efficacy of early care guidelines in this population are warranted.
Keyphrases
- traumatic brain injury
- palliative care
- healthcare
- quality improvement
- affordable care act
- physical activity
- pain management
- trauma patients
- severe traumatic brain injury
- end stage renal disease
- prognostic factors
- ejection fraction
- mental health
- community dwelling
- clinical practice
- artificial intelligence
- risk factors
- data analysis