The Impact of COVID-19 Infection on Trauma Patients in South Korea
- Authors
- Jang, Myungjin; Lee, Mina; Choi, Woo sung; Choi, Kangkook
- Issue Date
- Dec-2023
- Publisher
- MDPI
- Keywords
- asymptomatic COVID-19; complication; mortality; trauma
- Citation
- Healthcare, v.11, no.23
- Journal Title
- Healthcare
- Volume
- 11
- Number
- 23
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/gachon/handle/2020.sw.gachon/90338
- DOI
- 10.3390/healthcare11233064
- ISSN
- 2227-9032
2227-9032
- Abstract
- Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected societies worldwide, including the medical healthcare system and trauma care. This study explores the impact of COVID-19 infection on trauma patients in South Korea, a country with effective pandemic management. Methods: A retrospective cohort study of 4206 trauma patients from June 2020 to May 2022 was conducted. Patients were categorized into COVID-19-positive and COVID-19-negative groups. Various clinical parameters, complications, and mortality rates were analyzed. Results: COVID-19-positive patients exhibited higher rates of complications, such as pressure sores (8.8% vs. 2.3%, p < 0.001), surgical site infections (2.4% vs. 0.8%, p = 0.044), and pneumonia (8.8% vs. 4.1%, p = 0.007). There was no significant difference in mortality between COVID-19-positive and -negative groups (4% vs. 5.6%, p = 0.439). Factors influencing mortality included COVID-19 status, age, Glasgow Coma Scale, Injury Severity Score, and transfusion status. Conclusion: COVID-19 positivity may have adverse clinical effects on trauma patients, but the impact varies based on public health factors. Additional studies in different contexts are crucial to elucidate these complexities.
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