Hospital Admission Status and Healthcare Services Among Adults with Firearm Injury: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Key Points

• Hospital admission status influences the availability and type of healthcare services received after firearm injury, highlighting disparities.
• Among the cohort, significant differences in treatment and rehabilitation were noted based on admission status, with 40% of patients facing delayed care.
• This retrospective cohort study assessed healthcare services among adults with firearm injuries across multiple healthcare facilities in a specific region.
• Findings demonstrate the necessity for targeted interventions to improve service accessibility and outcomes for firearm injury patients.