ArticleCureus2026
The Impact of Gunshot Wounds on Healthcare Utilization in Trauma Patients: Retrospective Review of Trauma Centers in the United States.
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Abstract
Background Gunshot wounds (GSW) contribute to poor patient outcomes and increased consumption of healthcare resources. The literature has expanded on the costs of treating patients with firearm injuries. However, further research is needed to understand the implications of GSW on healthcare resource utilization in trauma care. This study aims to compare hospital and post-hospital resource utilization between GSW and non-GSW trauma patients in the United States (US) trauma centers. Methods The National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) was used to collect data retrospectively (2019-2021) on adult patients (age ≥18) admitted to US level 1 or 2 trauma centers. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were conducted to assess whether mode of transportation, health insurance, length of stay, or post-hospital discharge disposition were significantly different in GSW patients compared to non-GSW patients. Statistical significance was defined as p<0.05. Results We identified 1,596,079 trauma patients, of whom 106,844 were GSW patients (6.7%), and 1,489,235 were non-GSW patients (93.3%). GSW patients were transported by helicopter to a hospital more often compared to non-GSW patients for care (10.9% vs 8.1%) (X
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