Recovery after minor traffic injuries: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the efficacy of an acute multidisciplinary group intervention on self-perceived recovery following minor traffic-related musculoskeletal injuries.

Design

Open, randomized controlled trial.

Setting

A large inner-city hospital.

Participants

127 patients (> or = 15 y) with traffic-related acute minor musculoskeletal injuries and predicted to be at risk for delayed recovery were randomized into an intervention group (n = 65) or a control group (n = 62).

Intervention

Four 1 1/2-h sessions in open groups with the aim of providing information about injuries in general, calling attention to the importance of self-care and promoting physical activity. In addition, both groups received standard medical care by regular staff.

Outcome measure

SUBMITTER: Ottosson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1829405 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature