ANZ journal of surgery · 2025
Trauma Surgery Research in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Review of 25 Years of Trauma Publications.
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Ahn Joshua, Wells Cameron, Kong Victor, Clarke Damian, Civil Ian
Аннотация
BACKGROUND: Trauma remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, and New Zealand is no exception, with around 50 000 annual hospitalizations and over NZ$10 billion in associated economic burden. Despite the development of national systems such as the New Zealand National Trauma Network (NTN) and Trauma Registry (NZTR), geographical disparities and inequities in access to trauma care persist. This review aims to better understand the quantity and quality of trauma surgery research in New Zealand, as it remains essential to guide evidence-based improvements.
METHODS: A bibliometric analysis of trauma surgery research from 2000 to 2025 was conducted using PubMed and local databases. Studies were included if authored by New Zealand-affiliated researchers and utilized New Zealand data. Articles were classified by study type, design, institutional origin, and international collaboration. Descriptive statistics, linear regression, and univariate analyses were used to identify trends.
RESULTS: From 3103 initial articles, 143 met the inclusion criteria. Clinical studies dominated (69.9%), followed by epidemiological and systematic reviews. Publication volume increased significantly after 2012 from 2.42 ± 1.78 in 2000-12 to 8.77 ± 5.70 in 2013-25 (p = 0.0018), aligning with the development of the NTN. Research output was concentrated in tertiary major trauma centers, although contributions from regional centers increased in later years. The mean number of authors per publication remained similar over time.
CONCLUSION: New Zealand's trauma research output has grown steadily over the past 25 years, reflecting increasing interest and recognition of trauma surgery as a distinct specialty. Continued investment in infrastructure, training, and multidisciplinary research is vital to develop the trauma system further and support equitable, evidence-based care across all regions.
METHODS: A bibliometric analysis of trauma surgery research from 2000 to 2025 was conducted using PubMed and local databases. Studies were included if authored by New Zealand-affiliated researchers and utilized New Zealand data. Articles were classified by study type, design, institutional origin, and international collaboration. Descriptive statistics, linear regression, and univariate analyses were used to identify trends.
RESULTS: From 3103 initial articles, 143 met the inclusion criteria. Clinical studies dominated (69.9%), followed by epidemiological and systematic reviews. Publication volume increased significantly after 2012 from 2.42 ± 1.78 in 2000-12 to 8.77 ± 5.70 in 2013-25 (p = 0.0018), aligning with the development of the NTN. Research output was concentrated in tertiary major trauma centers, although contributions from regional centers increased in later years. The mean number of authors per publication remained similar over time.
CONCLUSION: New Zealand's trauma research output has grown steadily over the past 25 years, reflecting increasing interest and recognition of trauma surgery as a distinct specialty. Continued investment in infrastructure, training, and multidisciplinary research is vital to develop the trauma system further and support equitable, evidence-based care across all regions.