TRAUMA CENTER CLOSURES - A NATIONAL ASSESSMENT

被引：65

作者：

DAILEY, JT

TETER, H

COWLEY, RA

ZEPPA, R

MCSWAIN, N

EASTMAN, AB

HAMMOND, J

DIAMOND, D

DELANY, HM

机构：

[1] National Study Center for Trauma and Emergency, Medical Systems of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore

来源：

JOURNAL OF TRAUMA-INJURY INFECTION AND CRITICAL CARE | 1992年 / 33卷 / 04期

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D O I：

10.1097/00005373-199210000-00009

中图分类号：

R4 [临床医学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100602 ;

摘要：

A 1990 national survey of 66 closed trauma centers across 14 states was conducted to ascertain the factors that prompted closure. Data from 44 facilities, or 67% of the centers identified, indicate that inadequate financing and physician participation were commonplace. The findings support the work of other investigators and demonstrate that uncompensated care, inadequate reimbursement, high operating costs, and lack of physician support all adversely affect trauma care in both urban and suburban settings.

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页码：539 / 547

页数：9