A comparison of health outcomes in older versus younger adults following a road traffic crash injury: a cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the aging demographics of most developed countries, understanding the public health impact of mild/moderate road traffic crash injuries in older adults is important. We aimed to determine whether health outcomes (pain severity and quality of life measures) over 24 months differ significantly between older (65+) and younger adults (18-64).

Methods

Prospective cohort study of 364, 284 and 252 participants with mild/moderate injury following a vehicle collision at baseline, 12 and 24 months, respectively. A telephone-administered questionnaire obtained information on socio-economic, pre- and post-injury psychological and heath characteristics.

Results

At baseline, there were 55 (15.1%) and 309 (84.9%) participants aged ≥65 and 18-64 years, respectively.

SUBMITTER: Gopinath B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4382341 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature