Information for Local Leads
The GOAL-Trauma Study: Global Outcomes After Laparotomy for Trauma
Trauma accounts for nearly 1 in 10 deaths that occurs worldwide
GOAL-Trauma is an international multi-centre observational study that will collect data on key parameters for patients undergoing a trauma laparotomy
The study will provide important information to stakeholders, academics, and governments to help target key areas in trauma care to improve overall patient outcomes
As a GOAL-Trauma Study Local Lead, you are responsible for setting up the study locally!
This involves collecting data locally, creating & managing the mini-teams at your centre, and liaising with local surgeons, anaesthetists, and healthcare professionals for the study
You will be a key part of the study, leading the study at your hospital and ensuring its success!
Benefits of Becoming a Local Lead
Getting Involved
Be involved in a large multi-centre international trauma project assessing patients undergoing trauma laparotomy
Research Skills
Learn key research and audit skills, and collaborate with local, regional, and international surgeons, doctors, and academics
Authorship Oppertunities
Be recognised as a GOAL-Trauma collaborative author in PubMed-cited published work
Library Access
All collaborators will be provided with temporary University of Cambridge accounts, meaning many library services will become available to you
