Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
Scope & Guideline
Driving Excellence in Acute Care Medicine and Surgery
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Trauma Management and Resuscitation:
Research exploring the latest techniques and protocols in trauma management, including resuscitation strategies, damage control resuscitation, and the use of whole blood and other blood products. - Surgical Techniques and Innovations:
Investigation of surgical techniques for trauma care, including innovative approaches to surgical stabilization of rib fractures, management of complex injuries, and the role of minimally invasive techniques. - Pediatric Trauma Care:
Focused studies on the specific needs and outcomes of pediatric patients in trauma settings, addressing unique challenges in their diagnosis, management, and long-term effects. - Outcomes and Quality Improvement:
Analysis of patient outcomes following trauma care, with an emphasis on quality improvement initiatives, trauma systems, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on trauma care. - Trauma-Related Research and Guidelines:
Development and dissemination of clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews to standardize trauma care practices and improve patient outcomes. - Military and Combat Trauma:
Research related to trauma care in military settings, including the unique challenges faced by military personnel and the transfer of military trauma research to civilian applications.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Trauma Care:
The integration of AI and machine learning in predicting outcomes and improving triage processes is gaining traction, with studies exploring their applications in trauma settings. - Impact of Social Determinants on Trauma Outcomes:
Increased focus on how social determinants of health, including race, socioeconomic status, and location, affect trauma care and patient outcomes. - Trauma and Mental Health:
Research addressing the psychological aspects of trauma care, including PTSD, mental health outcomes, and the importance of mental health support for trauma survivors. - Advanced Hemostatic Strategies:
Emerging studies on the use of new hemostatic agents and protocols, such as the application of tranexamic acid and the development of novel resuscitative techniques. - Telemedicine and Remote Trauma Care:
The rise of telemedicine in trauma care, particularly in the context of remote assessments and consultations, is becoming increasingly relevant, especially post-COVID-19. - Equity in Trauma Care:
A growing body of research focusing on disparities in trauma care and outcomes based on socioeconomic, racial, and geographic factors, promoting a more equitable approach to patient care.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Blood Transfusion Practices:
While blood transfusion remains crucial, there is a noticeable shift towards more innovative resuscitation strategies, such as whole blood transfusion and the use of blood products tailored to specific clinical scenarios. - Non-Operative Management of Trauma:
Research on non-operative management strategies for trauma patients has seen a decline as more emphasis is placed on surgical interventions and their outcomes. - General Trauma Education:
Generalized educational articles on trauma care are less prevalent, with a growing focus on specific, evidence-based practices and advanced techniques. - Basic Trauma Epidemiology Studies:
Basic studies focusing solely on the epidemiology of trauma without further analysis or intervention strategies are becoming less common, reflecting a trend towards more complex, multi-faceted investigations.
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