Our findings suggest that Norwegian trauma teams likely maintain their competence through team training. We observed a minor improvement in frequency compared to prior assessments. ConclusionsĪll responding hospitals performed regular trauma team training using a homogenous approach, which is in line with previous assessments. The trauma centres trained more frequently as compared to the acute care hospitals (Chi square test, Chi 2 8.24, p = 0.04). All hospitals described a quite homogenous approach. The frequency of training increased significantly from 2013 to 2020 (Chi square test, Chi 2 8.33, p = 0.04). ResultsĪll responding hospitals conducted regular trauma team training. Trauma team training frequency was assessed in four predefined intervals: 15 times per year. The study was performed during April–June 2020, with a two-month response window. Methodsįor this observational study, the authors developed an online questionnaire and mailed it to local trauma coordinators from 38 Norwegian hospitals-including four trauma centers and 34 acute hospitals with trauma function.

The purpose of this study was to present an overview of current trauma team training activities in Norway. Regular trauma team training is compulsory, with the aims of compensating for lack of experience and maintaining competence.

Since its implementation, there has been continuous improvement of this system, including trauma team training. Many hospitals in Norway treat few seriously injured patients, one of the reasons for development of the Norwegian trauma system. Trauma-related mortality can be reduced by structural measures, such as organization of a trauma system. Traumatic injuries are a leading cause of deaths in Norway, especially among younger males.