Major trauma coordinators in the UK: A survey of demographics and role functions

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q2 NURSING

International Emergency Nursing Pub Date : 2025-03-11 DOI:10.1016/j.ienj.2025.101598

Heather Jarman , Robert Crouch , Neil Strawbridge , Elaine Cole

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Abstract

Background

Trauma coordinators (TCs) play a key role in managing patients with complex injuries, coordinating care across multiple specialties. This study aimed to investigate the current role functions of TCs in the UK, compare them to findings from 2015, and explore differences between TCs in Major Trauma Centres (MTCs) and Trauma Units (TUs).

Methods

A UK-wide cross-sectional survey was conducted using an online questionnaire. Participants included trauma coordinators from MTCs and TUs. Data on role functions, clinical activities, and professional background were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results

There were 153 responses from TCs from 22 of the 27 trauma networks in the UK. Respondents reported 54 different role titles. Nurses comprised 65 % of the respondents, with 45 % holding a master’s qualification. Clinical activities accounted for 51 % of the role, an increase from 39 % in 2015. Data entry and research responsibilities decreased. Advanced or autonomous practice was reported by 19 % of respondents, with more TCs from TUs engaging in independent prescribing.

Conclusion

The role of TCs has evolved since 2015, with increasing clinical responsibilities and more professionals working at advanced practice levels. However, there remains considerable variation in role titles and functions, reflecting the need for standardization and further research on the impact of TC roles on patient outcomes.

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英国主要创伤协调员：人口统计和角色功能调查

创伤协调员（tc）在管理复杂损伤患者，协调多个专业的护理方面发挥着关键作用。本研究旨在调查英国目前tc的角色功能，将其与2015年的研究结果进行比较，并探讨主要创伤中心（MTCs）和创伤单位（TUs） tc之间的差异。方法采用在线问卷进行全英横断面调查。参与者包括来自MTCs和tu的创伤协调员。使用描述性统计分析角色功能、临床活动和专业背景的数据。结果来自英国27个创伤网络中的22个创伤网络的tc有153份回复。受访者报告了54种不同的角色头衔。护士占受访者的65%，其中45%持有硕士资格。临床活动占该角色的51%，比2015年的39%有所增加。数据录入和研究职责减少。19%的受访者报告了先进的或自主的实践，来自tu的更多的TCs从事独立处方。结论自2015年以来，随着临床责任的增加和越来越多的专业人员在高级实践水平上工作，tc的角色发生了变化。然而，在角色名称和职能方面仍然存在相当大的差异，这反映了标准化和进一步研究TC角色对患者预后影响的必要性。

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International Emergency Nursing NURSING-

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3.20

自引率

11.10%

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期刊介绍： International Emergency Nursing is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to nurses and other professionals involved in emergency care. It aims to promote excellence through dissemination of high quality research findings, specialist knowledge and discussion of professional issues that reflect the diversity of this field. With an international readership and authorship, it provides a platform for practitioners worldwide to communicate and enhance the evidence-base of emergency care. The journal publishes a broad range of papers, from personal reflection to primary research findings, created by first-time through to reputable authors from a number of disciplines. It brings together research from practice, education, theory, and operational management, relevant to all levels of staff working in emergency care settings worldwide.