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Editorial
. 2025 Oct 15;10(Suppl 5):e002059.
doi: 10.1136/tsaco-2025-002059. eCollection 2025.

Conference proceedings for the 2025 Design for Implementation: The Future of Trauma Research and Clinical Guidance Conference Series

Danielle J Wilson  1 , Jaclyn A Gellings  1 , Brendon Frankel  2 , Gabriela Zavala Wong  3   4 , L J Punch  5 , Kelly L Lang  6 , Pamela J Bixby  7 , Michelle A Price  7 , Cynthia Lizette Villarreal  7 , Ashley N Moreno  7 , Lacey L LaGrone  3 ; Design for Implementation (DFI) 2025 Authorship Group
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Editorial

Conference proceedings for the 2025 Design for Implementation: The Future of Trauma Research and Clinical Guidance Conference Series

Danielle J Wilson et al. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. .

Abstract

The second Design for Implementation (DFI): The Future of Trauma Research and Clinical Guidance Conference gathered experts from diverse sectors to advance trauma clinical guidance design and implementation. Building on the previous year's minimum viable product, this conference progressed from conceptualization to design phase, focusing on creating scalable, sustainable solutions for trauma clinical guidance. Participants explored innovative approaches addressing critical challenges in trauma care, including interorganizational collaboration, resource-adaptable guidance, and patient-centered design. The conference highlighted the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance guidance development and maintain clinical expertise and ethical standards. A key advancement was the refinement of a central repository containing 258 guidance documents in the form of an app with improved accessibility features. Discussions emphasized the importance of implementation science principles, advocating for leadership engagement, maintaining academic recognition for guidance contributions, and continuous outcome tracking. The proposed 12-step guidance development process integrates AI capabilities and preserving clinician expertise. Patient voices and lived experiences were emphasized as essential elements in developing trauma-informed systems, with powerful testimonials from trauma survivors illustrating the critical need for comprehensive support services. Participants agreed that practical guidance must be contextually relevant, properly vetted, and integrate seamlessly with electronic health records. The conference concluded with plans to secure sustainable funding, formalize partnerships, and engage broader communities. The DFI series will continue in February 2026, focusing on testing and implementing innovative solutions to advance trauma care and improve patient outcomes.

Keywords: guideline; patient-centered care.

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Conflict of interest statement

DJW, JAG, GZW, LJP, PJB, MAP, CLV, ANM, and LNL report funding for the DFI conference was made possible in part by grant 1R13HS028940-01A1 from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) paid to the Coalition for National Trauma Research. The AHRQ grant covered their costs for attending the conference. ANM received financial support from The ReSource, LLC for additional DFI conference support. The Coalition for National Trauma Research has received a grant from the Gates Foundation to support the ongoing and adjacent DFI work. Within the 2025 Design for Implementation (DFI) Authorship Group: Babak Sarani is a consultant for Haemonetics, Belmont, Acumed, and a speaker for Haemonetics, Acumed, and Medtronic. Deborah M Stein is a consultant for CSL Behring. Erik Van Eaton is a paid employee and shareowner at TransformativeMed (a health IT software company). Evert Eriksson is a speaker and educator for J&J and AO. Simon Oczkowski has received travel support from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and consulting fees from VitalAire and The Brain Trauma Foundation. Kristan Staudenmayer is a consultant for AIMedica and Credence Management Solutions. Jeffrey L Wells and KLL each received a stipend for their DFI conference participation as trauma survivors/a caregiver from the ReSource, LLC. Elliott R Haut reports research funding from AHRQ, PCORI, NIH/NHLBI. Dr Haut is also the Editor of Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open (TSACO). Simon Oczkowski has received travel support from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and consulting fees from VitalAire and The Brain Trauma Foundation.

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Figure 1. The Design for Dissemination and Sustainability Framework.
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Figure 2. Purpose to Practice: five elements of the D&I engagement method. D&I, dissemination and implementation.
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Figure 3. 2024 Minimum Viable Product (MVP). AHRQ: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. APP: Advanced practice providers. EM: emergency medicine. EMR: electronic medical record. KPIs: key performance indicators. NIH: National Institutes of Health.
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