Research Briefs
Title
Recurrent Violent Injury: Magnitude, Risk Factors and Opportunities For Intervention From a Statewide Analysis
Date of this Version
10-24-2016
Abstract
Key Findings: More than 11% of patients presenting to a hospital with a violent injury return to a hospital with another violent injury within two to three years. Recurrent violent injury is common and costly. Effective prevention programs should also target high-risk patients in non-trauma centers where most receive care.
Document Type
Brief
Number
2
See Original Study
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735675716302674
License
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http://ldi.upenn.edu/brief/recurrent-violent-injury-magnitude-risk-factors-and-opportunities-intervention-statewide
Date Posted: 09 December 2016