Female patients in Ontario less likely to be admitted to specialized trauma centres, research shows (opens original article in a new tab)

Research shows female patients in Ontario with traumatic brain injuries are significantly less likely to be admitted to specialized trauma centres compared to males, highlighting gender disparities in healthcare.

• Female patients in Ontario with traumatic brain injuries are 26% less likely to be admitted to specialized trauma centres than males
• Factors include unconscious gender bias, underrepresentation of females in TBI research, and differences in injury mechanisms
• Study analyzed data from 55,606 TBI patients in Ontario between 2009-2020
• Researchers call for further investigation into triage decision-making and gender biases in emergency care