The impact of injury: The experiences of children and families after a child's traumatic injury.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the experiences of children and families after a child's traumatic injury (Injury Severity Score >8).

Design

Qualitative interview study.

Setting

Two children's major trauma centres in England.

Participants

32 participants: 13 children with traumatic injuries, their parents/guardians (n = 14) and five parents whose injured child did not participate.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews exploring the emotional, social, practical and physical impacts of children's injuries, analysed by thematic analysis.

Results

Interviews were conducted a median of 8.5 months (IQR 9.3) post-injury. Injuries affected the head, chest, abdomen, spine, limbs or multiple body parts. Injured children struggled with changes to their appearance, p

SUBMITTER: Jones S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8027929 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature