@article{ref1,
title="Biopsychosocial barriers affecting recovery after a minor transport-related injury: a qualitative study from Victoria",
journal="Health expectations: an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy",
year="2019",
author="Samoborec, Stella and Ayton, Darshini and Ruseckaite, Rasa and Evans, Susan M.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to understand the recovery phenomena and to explore participants' perspectives on the biopsychosocial facilitators and barriers affecting their recovery after a minor transport injury. <br><br>METHODS: A qualitative method was used involving semi-structured interviews with 23 participants who sustained a minor transport injury. Interviews and analysis were guided by the biopsychosocial model (BPS) of health. The outcomes were themes capturing biopsychosocial barriers to, and personal experiences of, recovery using a previously defined framework. <br><br>RESULTS: The themes indicate that recovery is a multifaceted phenomenon affected by comorbidities such as chronic pain, depression and anxiety. A range of subsequent complexities such as the inability to self-care and undertaking daily domestic duties, and incapacity to participate in recreational activities were major barriers to recovery. These barriers were found to be an on-going source of frustration, dissatisfaction and a perceived cause of depressive symptomatology in many participants. Most participants reported mixed feelings of the care received. Other common issues raised included a lack of understanding of the assessment time, regular follow-up, guidance and on-going support. <br><br>CONCLUSION: This study revealed that recovery after a minor transport-related injury was a challenging, complex, demanding and a long-term process for the individuals in this study. <br><br>FINDINGS from this limited cohort suggested that, for participants to return to their pre-accident health status, a more coordinated approach to information and care delivery may be required.<br><br>© 2019 The Authors Health Expectations published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1369-6513",
doi="10.1111/hex.12907",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/hex.12907"
}