Long-term health status and trajectories of seriously injured patients: A population-based longitudinal study.

Belinda Jane Gabbe Pam M SimpsonPeter A CameronJennie PonsfordRonan A Lyons Alex Collie Mark Christopher FitzgeraldRodney JudsonWarwick J TeagueSandra BraafAndrew Nunn Shanthi Ameratunga James E Harrison

Published in: PLoS medicine (2017)

The prevalence of ongoing problems at 3-years postinjury is high, confirming that serious injury is frequently a chronic disorder. These findings have implications for trauma system design. Investment in interventions to reduce the longer-term impact of injuries is needed, and greater investment in primary prevention is needed.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
mental health
chronic kidney disease
risk factors
physical activity
prognostic factors
depressive symptoms
gestational age