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ArticleDer Unfallchirurg2018

[Challenges of implementing a geriatric trauma network : A regional structure].

Carsten Schoeneberg, Bjoern Hussmann, Thomas Wesemann, Ludger Pientka, Marie-Christin Vollmar, Christine Bienek, Markus Steinmann, Benjamin Buecking, Sven Lendemans

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Article in Der Unfallchirurg, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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9 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Carsten SchoenebergKlinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus Essen Steele, Hellweg 100, 45276, Essen, Deutschland. carsten.schoeneberg@krupp-krankenhaus.de.
Bjoern HussmannKlinik für spezielle Unfallchirurgie, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus Essen Rüttenscheid, Essen, Deutschland.
Thomas WesemannZentrum für Altersmedizin und Geriatrische Rehabilitation, Marien Hospital Wattenscheid, Katholisches Klinikum Bochum, Bochum, Deutschland.
Ludger PientkaZentrum für Altersmedizin und Geriatrische Rehabilitation, Marien Hospital Wattenscheid, Katholisches Klinikum Bochum, Bochum, Deutschland.
Marie-Christin VollmarZentrum für Altersmedizin, St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Niederwenigern, Katholische Kliniken Ruhrhalbinsel, Hattingen, Deutschland.
Christine BienekZentrum für Altersmedizin, St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Niederwenigern, Katholische Kliniken Ruhrhalbinsel, Hattingen, Deutschland.
Markus SteinmannQualitäts- und Risikomanagement, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus Essen Steele und Rüttenscheid, Essen, Deutschland.
Benjamin BueckingZentrum für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg GmbH, Standort Marburg, Marburg, Deutschland.
Sven LendemansKlinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus Essen Steele, Hellweg 100, 45276, Essen, Deutschland.
Alfried Krupp Hospital · DEKatholisches Klinikum Bochum · DEUniversitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAt present, there is a high percentage and increasing tendency of patients presenting with orthogeriatric injuries. Moreover, significant comorbidities often exist, requiring increased interdisciplinary treatment. These developments have led the German Society of Trauma Surgery, in cooperation with the German Society of Geriatrics, to establish geriatric trauma centers.

methodsAs a conglomerate hospital at two locations, we are cooperating with two external geriatric clinics. In 2015, a geriatric trauma center certification in the form of a conglomerate network structure was agreed upon for the first time in Germany. For this purpose, the requirements for certification were observed. Both structure and organization were defined in a manual according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.

resultsBetween 2008 and 2016, an increase of 70% was seen in geriatric trauma cases in our hospital, with a rise of up to 360% in specific diagnoses. The necessary standards and regulations were compiled and evaluated from our hospitals. After successful certification, improvements were necessary, followed by a planned re-audit. These were prepared by multiprofessional interdisciplinary teams and implemented at all locations.

conclusionsA network structure can be an alternative to classical cooperation between trauma and geriatric units in one clinic and help reduce possible staffing shortage. Due to the lack of scientific evidence, future evaluations of the geriatric trauma register should reveal whether network structures in geriatric trauma surgery lead to a valid improvement in medical care.

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Interdisciplinary CommunicationIntersectoral CollaborationOrthopedic ProceduresAgedCertificationFractures, BoneGeriatricsGermanyHealth Plan ImplementationHumansRegional Medical ProgramsTrauma CentersWounds and InjuriesCertificationGeriatric fractureGeriatricsGeriatric trauma centerTrauma surgery

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