Female patients with traumatic brain injury less likely to be admitted to trauma centres
A study from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre reveals that female patients with traumatic brain injuries are 26% less likely to be admitted to specialized trauma centers than males. Researchers suggest that implicit bias and differences in injury mechanisms may contribute to this disparity.
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Identifying gender-based disparities in medical triage is critical for improving equitable healthcare outcomes and patient survival rates.
Home • Sunnybrook Research Institute • Research News • Female patients with traumatic brain injury less likely to be admitted to trauma centres June 15th, 2026 A Sunnybrook-led study has shown that in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), female patients are 26 per cent less likely to be admitted to a specialized trauma centre than males. This difference persisted even after the researchers accounted for factors such as age, severity of injury, other health conditions, and socioeconomic circumstances.
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