The Qatar National Trauma Registry, launched in 2017 by the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), has become a key tool for improving trauma care in the country, helping to prevent injuries and save lives.
The first and only national trauma database in the Arab world, the registry collects detailed information about injuries, including how they happen, patient details, treatments, and outcomes.
This data helps healthcare teams identify areas for improvement, reduce preventable deaths, and provide better care.
The data also supports prevention programmes targeting common causes of injuries, such as road accidents and workplace incidents.
Dr Hassan al-Thani (pictured), the head of Trauma and Vascular Services at the HMC, highlighted the importance of the registry.
“The Qatar National Trauma Registry allows us to track injuries and improve the way we care for patients,” he said. “It has helped us save lives and set a standard for trauma care in the region.”
“By analysing the data, the registry helps improve the quality of care at every stage, from emergency response to long-term recovery,” Dr al-Thani added. “It also helps ensure healthcare resources, like hospital beds and intensive care units, are used efficiently.”
The comprehensive data collected by the registry supports important research on topics like road traffic accidents, occupational injuries, and paediatric trauma.
These insights contribute to publications, conference presentations, and training programmes for healthcare professionals.
Data from the registry is integral for achieving and maintaining the HMC’s international accreditations, including the American College of Surgeons’ Trauma Quality Programme and Accreditation Canada International’s Level 1 Trauma Centre designation.