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Information interventions for recovery following vehicle-related trauma to persons of working age: a systematic review of the literature

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Clay, F, Collie, A, McClure, R·2012·Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
DOI 10.2340/16501977-0980
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OBJECTIVES: Given the burden associated with vehicle-related trauma, there is interest in time and cost effective methods of providing information to assist recovery. This systematic review aims to address the question: "Do targeted early information interventions improve outcomes following vehicle--related injuries for persons of working age?" DATA SOURCES: Ovid Medline, EMBASE, PsychINFO and Cochrane databases were searched for studies published between 1990-April 2011. DATA SELECTION: Included studies were randomized or pseudo--randomized controlled trials of information interventions delivered to working age persons following vehicle-related injuries. Two reviewers independently selected and appraised the studies. DATA SYNTHESIS: Sixteen publications (13 primary studies) met the inclusion criteria and were assessed for bias. Hetero-geneity in terms of the information interventions and measured outcomes was encountered. In 4 of the included studies, the intervention was positively associated with at least one outcome reported. Methodological issues limited the conclusions that could be drawn. CONCLUSION: Following vehicle-related trauma, people often experience difficulties in ongoing functioning. The current evidence neither supports nor fails to support the effectiveness of information interventions in promoting injury recovery. There is a need for larger more methodologically and conceptually rigorous randomized controlled trials that better consider the type and timing of the intervention.

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Authors
Clay, F., Collie, A., & McClure, R.
Affiliations
Institute for Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research (AU)
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Publisher
MJS Publishing, Medical Journals Sweden AB
Published
2012
Volume
44
Issue
7
Pages
521-533
ISSN
1650-1977 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.2340/16501977-0980
OpenAlex
W2012089356
Cited by
7
References
42
Citations by year
2024: 3 · 2020: 1 · 2016: 1 · 2014: 2
FWCI
1.59
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
WorkSafe Victoria
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Traumatic Brain Injury Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Emergency Medicine › Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
Keywords
information interventions, road traffic injuries, injury recovery, working-age adults, patient education, return to work, rehabilitation outcomes
MeSH terms
Accidents, Traffic, Age Factors, Australia, Canada, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Disability Evaluation, United Kingdom, Humans, Patient Education as Topic, United States, Wounds and Injuries, Treatment Outcome, Information Dissemination

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