Translational research: turning research into advocacy

The social determinants of health are increasingly being recognized within the trauma community. These determinants are major drivers of health and have a huge impact on access to surgery and surgical disparities. As trauma surgeons, we continue to struggle with optimizing care for our patients with...

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Published in:Trauma surgery & acute care open 2019-12, Vol.4 (1), p.e000416-e000416
Main Author: Dechert, Tracey
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advocacy
Current Opinion
Injuries
Medical personnel
Medicine
Patients
Public health
Rehabilitation
social determinants of health
Students
Surgery
surgical equity
Trauma
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Summary:The social determinants of health are increasingly being recognized within the trauma community. These determinants are major drivers of health and have a huge impact on access to surgery and surgical disparities. As trauma surgeons, we continue to struggle with optimizing care for our patients with many social needs and struggle with trauma as a chronic disease. As we are now using public health approaches to combat complex issues such as gun violence, it is ideal to view our work in a wider context which includes addressing the root causes of trauma and advocating for our patients and our communities. In addition, we need to teach and mentor this broader approach for our students and residents.
ISSN:2397-5776
2397-5776
DOI:10.1136/tsaco-2019-000416