@article{ref1,
title="Long-term outcomes after blunt injury to the boney thorax: an integrative literature review",
journal="Journal of trauma nursing",
year="2013",
author="Senn-Reeves, Julia N. and Staffileno, Beth A.",
volume="20",
number="1",
pages="56-64",
abstract="Management of blunt injury to the boney thorax centers on the hospital; yet, these injuries continue to impact patients long after hospitalization. The purpose of this literature review was to identify long-term outcomes associated with this injury. A literature search found 616 studies and, after screening, yielded 6 articles for review. Patient and injury characteristics and postinjury assessment findings were explored. The impact of this injury can be prolonged and life altering, prompting the need for further investigation. A greater understanding of injury-specific posthospitalization outcomes could elucidate the impact of these injuries on patients, families, and society.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1078-7496",
doi="10.1097/JTN.0b013e318286629b",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JTN.0b013e318286629b"
}