TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Biopsychosocial barriers affecting recovery after a minor transport-related injury: a qualitative study from Victoria
JO  - Health expectations: an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy
A1  - Samoborec, Stella
A1  - Ayton, Darshini
A1  - Ruseckaite, Rasa
A1  - Evans, Susan M.
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1369-6513
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/hex.12907
ID  - ref1
ER  -