Biopsychosocial barriers affecting recovery after a minor transport‐related injury

A qualitative study from Victoria

Bibliographic Data

ID19508162
AuthorsStella Samoborec (0000-0001-7739-3381, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (DEPM), School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia, corresponding author), Darshini Ayton (0000-0002-2754-2024, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (DEPM), School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia), Rasa Ruseckaite (0000-0002-9078-2696, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (DEPM), School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia), Susan M Evans (Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (DEPM), School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia)
Year2019
Volume22
Issue5
Pages1003-1012
Publication date2019-10-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHealth Expectations (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1369-6513 • E-ISSN: 1369-7625
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/hex.12907
PMID31155834
OpenAlexW2948377838
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited42

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. 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. 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. 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. 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

Anxiety · Biopsychosocial model · Feeling · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Nursing · Occupational Therapy Practice and Research · Psychology · Social Psychology · Trauma and Emergency Care Studies · Traumatic Brain Injury Research

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