{"id":321,"date":"2020-10-26T16:38:28","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T06:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/jamieson-trauma-institute-new\/?page_id=321"},"modified":"2026-04-08T16:38:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:38:00","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/jamieson-trauma-institute\/about","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"

About Us<\/h1><\/div>

Jamieson Trauma Institute is re-conceptualising how trauma services are delivered.<\/b><\/p>\n

The establishment of JTI was announced in November 2017.\u00a0 Designed to be a state-wide quality improvement facility based heavily on collaboration and partnerships, JTI is striving to advance trauma prevention, research, systems, and clinical management to deliver the best possible care.<\/p>\n

A strong partnership has been established with the Motor Accident Insurance Commission and Queensland University of Technology. JTI holds strong relationships with various health and university partners including Clinical Skills Development Centre, QIMR Berghofer, Brisbane Diamantina Health Partners, Herston Biofabrication Institute, Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), Statewide Trauma Clinical Network, Queensland Ambulance Service and Retrieval Services Queensland.<\/p>\n

While contributing to national and international evidence, the institute plays a key role in determining unique solutions to the unique challenges in trauma care facing Queensland.<\/p>\n

With Royal Brisbane and Women\u2019s Hospital (RBWH) internationally recognised as a leading trauma and burns hospital, strongly tied to the Australian Defence Force and boasting extensive research and education capacity; RBWH is a perfect fit for a institute dedicated to furthering trauma research and outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Key Themes<\/h2><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Data Quality and Analytics<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Data Quality and Analytics<\/h3>\n

Key Contacts: <\/strong>Prof Kirsten Vallmuur<\/a>, Jacelle Warren<\/a><\/p>\n

The Queensland trauma system requires an integrated, efficient, coordinated and sustainable injury data solution to meet the strategic and operational needs of contemporary emergency health service providers, trauma clinicians, health administrators and external stakeholders. A central mission for JTI\u2019s Data Quality and Analytics Unit is working with a range of stakeholders across Government departments who are responsible for injury management, prevention, and regulation to facilitate interdepartmental approaches to data acquisition, interpretation and response. The unit prides itself on our collaborative open approach, providing genuine support and expertise which facilitates ongoing enhancements to injury data systems in Queensland to enable stronger evidence-based policy and practice. Through building sustainable approaches using routinely collected and linked injury data across the continuum of care and working with a broad range of stakeholders, we aim to contribute to reductions in the overall frequency and severity of injury in the community, as well as reduce the costs and improve the outcomes for individuals affected by injury.<\/p>\n

Jamieson Trauma Institute\u2019s Data Quality and Analytics Unit is currently undertaking research projects drawing on linked injury data, available through existing data systems in Queensland. The work of the unit is focused on scoping the breadth and depth of data collected on injury across the continuum of care, developing best practice methods, resources and tools for using linked injury data, and analysing these data to better understand the causes, trends, patterns, burden, costs and outcomes of injury in Queensland.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Injury Prevention<\/h3>\n

Key Contact:\u00a0 <\/strong>Dr Ruth Barker<\/a><\/p>\n

Those who have experienced or treated injury come to realise that life can change in a moment and that moment can irrevocably alter a life course.<\/p>\n

Whilst injury rescue, treatment and recovery are vital, there is a parallel body of work in understanding patterns and antecedents to injuries.<\/p>\n

Capturing and subsequently leveraging change with this knowledge requires a data foundation that includes routine health data, specialised data capture and patient stories, as well as expertise in understanding, interpreting and then translating this knowledge into preventative action.<\/p>\n

Whether intentional or unintentional, most injuries can be prevented.<\/p>\n

There are said to be 5 E\u2019s of injury prevention:<\/p>\n