Data-Related Processes and Challenges at Level I-IV Trauma Centers in Arkansas: Results of a Mixed-Methods Case Study.

Automation of data entry, improved training resources, and adequate staffing are critical areas of improvement for efficiently abstracting registry data. By streamlining manual inputs into the registry, registrars could minimize time spent consolidating and abstracting recurring data. Conclusion: These results illuminate existing data-related practices of sites participating in the ATR and the outcomes measures for process improvement efforts. These challenges are not unique to the trauma domain and are encountered by registries across a variety of therapeutic areas. Thus, attempts to develop integrated and interoperable solutions to streamline and improve data collection would benefit all registries.