@article{ref1,
title="Occupational Injury Surveillance Using the Washington State Trauma Registry",
journal="Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine",
year="2011",
author="Sears, Jeanne M. and Bowman, Stephen M. and Adams, Darrin and Silverstein, Barbara A.",
volume="53",
number="11",
pages="1243-1250",
abstract="OBJECTIVE:: Traumatic injuries are a leading cause of death and disability among US workers, yet state trauma registries are rarely used for occupational research. Many, including the Washington State Trauma Registry, include information about work-relatedness. The objective is to explore and document the Washington State Trauma Registry as a resource for occupational injury surveillance and research. METHODS:: State-designated trauma facilities report traumatic injuries meeting specific inclusion criteria to the Washington State Trauma Registry. This study included 16+ year-olds injured in Washington during 1998 to 2008. RESULTS:: Of 125,625 injuries, 7.3% were work related. We found no evidence of downward trends in traumatic occupational injuries (2003 to 2008). CONCLUSIONS:: Capturing industry and occupation would enhance utility for occupational injury surveillance and research. Trauma registry data could contribute to prevention planning/evaluation, improve case ascertainment for severe occupational injuries, and aid identification of high-risk populations and emerging trends.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1076-2752",
doi="10.1097/JOM.0b013e31822cff63",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0b013e31822cff63"
}