The ICHOM team are currently developing the Set of Patient-Centered Outcomes Measures for Trauma, prioritizing individuals with a history of traumatic injuries to bring forth ground-breaking improvements in how trauma outcomes are measured and evaluated, ultimately enhancing patient care globally.
Under the leadership of Professor Belinda Gabbe from Monash University, this initiative aims to enhance the global measurement and assessment of trauma outcomes. The recruitment of patient representatives for the Working Group is in progress, with the first Working Group call scheduled for 8 May 2024.
The sole requirements for joining the Working Group are:
- Being an adult (or caregiver of someone) with firsthand experience of traumatic injuries.
- Having the ability to participate in teleconference calls in English every 4-6 weeks, lasting 1.5-2 hours, which necessitates a stable internet connection or the capability to dial in via telephone.
- Showing an interest in co-producing research (although this is not mandatory, and ICHOM will ensure that participants fully comprehend the process before and during their involvement).
The roles and responsibilities of Working Group members include:
- Committing 2-4 hours per month.
- Attending and actively participating in 1.5-hour Working Group calls.
- Contributing to call content based on personal expertise and experience.
- Completing post-call surveys promptly.
- Providing feedback for academic publications, flyers, and reference guides.
- Being acknowledged as a named author in academic publications.
- Advocating for the Set at conferences and other public platforms.
We express our deep appreciation for the financial backing provided by the Australian Transport Accident Commission and other contributors, with whom contractual arrangements are currently being finalized.
To participate in the ICHOM Trauma Working Group and shape the future of trauma care, please email ICHOM Project Manager, Umanga de Silva, at u.desilva@ichom.org