What does this research mean for the field?

The military trauma center effectively maintained civilian trauma care during significant healthcare system disruptions. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to evaluate the characteristics of civilian trauma patients in a military hospital during a healthcare crisis.

March 5, 2026Open Access

Changes in the characteristics of civilian patients admitted to a military hospital before and during the healthcare system crisis: a retrospective cohort study

CLChangsin LeeArmed Forces Capital Hospital SLSang Mok LeeKorea University Medical Center KLKyungwon LeeEulji University

Key Points

This research aims to evaluate the characteristics of civilian trauma patients in a military hospital during a healthcare crisis.
Conducted a retrospective cohort study
Analyzed patient admission data before and during the healthcare crisis
Assessed trauma care operations and characteristics of civilian patients
The military trauma center effectively maintained civilian trauma care during the crisis
Patient outcomes remained stable despite system disruptions
Insights were provided for future trauma care optimization

Abstract

These findings highlight the military trauma center's ability to maintain effective civilian trauma care despite significant healthcare system disruptions. The study underscores the resilience of the center and offers insights for optimizing trauma care operations in future crises.

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