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ArticleIsrael journal of health policy research2021

A management model for admission and treatment of pediatric trauma cases.

Raya Tashlizky Madar, Avishay Goldberg, Nitza Newman, Yehezkel Waisman, David Greenberg, Bruria Adini

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  1. Pediatric emergency care: Determinants and systematic barriers.World journal of clinical pediatrics · 2025
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Raya Tashlizky MadarNursing Academy, Barzilai University Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel. rayat@bmc.gov.il.ORCID 0000-0002-8513-722X
Avishay GoldbergDepartment of Health Systems Management, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheba, Israel.
Nitza NewmanPediatric Surgery Department, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer Sheva, Israel.
Yehezkel WaismanDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tikva, Israel.
David GreenbergPediatric Infectious Disease Unit, Pediatrics Department, Soroka University Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
Bruria AdiniDepartment of Emergency Management and Disaster Medicine, School of Public Health, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.

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backgroundPediatric trauma, particularly major trauma cases, are often treated in less than optimal facilities by providers who lack training and experience in treating severely injured children. We aimed to develop a management model for admission and treatment of pediatric trauma using the Theory of Constraints (TOC).

methodsWe conducted interviews with 17 highly experienced policy makers, senior nursing managers and medical managers in pediatrics and trauma. The interviews were analyzed by qualitative methods. The TOC was utilized to identify undesirable effects (UDEs) and core challenges, and to design a focused current reality tree (CRT). Subsequently, a management model for optimal admission and treatment of pediatric trauma was constructed.

resultsThe CRT was illustrated according to 4 identified UDEs focusing on lack of: (1) clear definitions of case manager in pediatric trauma; (2) uniform criteria regarding the appropriate site for admitting pediatric trauma, (3) standard guidelines and protocols for treatment of trauma cases and for training of trauma medical teams; and (4) standard guidelines for evacuating pediatric trauma patients. The management model for treatment and admission of pediatric trauma is based on 3 major elements: human resources, hospital policy concerning the appropriate emergency department (ED) for pediatric trauma patients and clear definitions regarding children and trauma levels. Each of the elements contains components that should be clearly defined in order for a medical center to be designated for admitting and treating pediatric trauma patients.

conclusionsOur analysis suggests that the optimal ED for pediatric trauma cases is one with available operating rooms, intensive care beds, an imaging unit, laboratories and equipment suitable for treating children as well as with staff trained to treat children with trauma. To achieve optimal outcomes, medical centers in Israel should be classified according to their trauma treatment capabilities and their ability to treat varied severities of pediatric trauma cases.

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PediatricsTrauma CentersChildEmergency Service, HospitalHospitalizationHumansIsraelChildrenEmergency servicesHealth policyPediatric trauma casesSevere injuryTrauma

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PMCPMC8670149

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