Traumaregistry Network
International Collaboration in Trauma Care
International Collaboration in Trauma Registries, Trauma Systems and Major Trauma Research
Originally initiated through the development of the European Trauma Core Dataset (EuTCoDaS), the network brings together expertise from national and regional trauma registries, trauma systems, and research institutions. What began as a collaborative effort to update and harmonise trauma data standards has highlighted the broader value of sustained international cooperation between registries.
As healthcare systems continue to evolve and new challenges in major trauma care emerge, the need for high-quality data, shared methodologies, and international perspectives has never been greater.
From the European Trauma Core Dataset to a Broader Collaborative Initiative
The development of EuTCoDaS (European Trauma Core Data Set 2025) demonstrated the strength of bringing together trauma registries from different countries and healthcare systems to address common questions in trauma care and trauma research.
Throughout this process, participating registries identified opportunities that extend beyond the scope of a single project.
The Traumaregistry Network seeks to provide a platform through which these connections can continue to develop, enabling future collaboration on topics of shared scientific and clinical interest.
The initiative is therefore not defined by one project alone, but by the collective ambition to strengthen trauma registry science and improve the care of severely injured patients through international cooperation
Advancing Trauma Registry Research and Major Trauma Care
The Traumaregistry Network aims to foster collaboration in areas including:
- Trauma registry methodology and data quality
- Major trauma epidemiology and patient outcomes
- Comparative analyses of trauma systems and healthcare structures
- Quality assessment and benchmarking in trauma care
- Registry-based clinical and health services research
- Development of international standards for trauma data collection and reporting
By connecting expertise across countries and healthcare systems, the network seeks to support the generation of robust evidence that can inform clinical practice, quality improvement initiatives, and healthcare policy.
A Platform for Knowledge Exchange and Collaborative Research
Beyond individual research projects, the Traumaregistry Network aspires to serve as a community for professional exchange among those involved in trauma registries and trauma system development.
The scope of future activities will evolve according to the interests and priorities of participating members. Potential initiatives may include collaborative research projects, consensus processes, methodological working groups, comparative studies, educational activities, and the exchange of best practices.
As new partnerships and scientific initiatives emerge through the connections established within the Traumaregistry Network, the network provides a visible framework through which shared expertise, collective efforts, and collaborative achievements can be recognised and communicated
Comparing Trauma Systems Across Countries
An Open Network for Trauma Registries Worldwide
While the initiative currently includes experts and registries from predominantly European countries, its perspective is intentionally international.The Traumaregistry Network welcomes participation from national, regional and institutional trauma registries, registry organisations, and established trauma system programmes interested in collaborative research and international exchange.Expanding participation will strengthen opportunities for scientific exchange, comparative research, and the development of internationally relevant evidence.
Building a Sustainable Platform for Collaboration
To support continuity and long-term development, the activities of the Traumaregistry Network are coordinated through a dedicated network coordination function. This role supports the scientific development of the network, fosters connections between participating registries, facilitates the initiation of collaborative activities, and helps identify emerging opportunities for international trauma registry research.By providing continuity across projects and institutions, the coordination function contributes to the development of a sustainable framework for scientific exchange, methodological advancement, and long-term collaboration between trauma registries.The long-term success of the network will depend on openness, mutual respect, scientific integrity, and recognition of the diverse contributions that make international collaboration possible.Join the Traumaregistry Network
The Traumaregistry Network invites national, regional, and institutional trauma registries, as well as organisations responsible for trauma data collection, trauma system evaluation, and registry governance, to become part of a growing international collaboration. Participation offers opportunities to contribute to methodological development, comparative research, international consensus initiatives, and the advancement of trauma registry science.
By connecting registries across healthcare systems and geographical regions, the Traumaregistry Network aims to strengthen the evidence base for major trauma care and support continuous improvement in outcomes for severely injured patients.
Registries and organisations interested in exploring collaboration are invited to contact the Network Coordinator to discuss potential partnership opportunities and future collaborative initiatives.