Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4978533 | Accident Analysis & Prevention | 2017 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
Available literature regarding QoL among injured in road traffic crashes is heterogeneous with regard to aims and tools used for assessment. Our review confirmed that independent of measure, the overall QoL was significantly reduced after a road traffic injury compared to the general population norms. Persons who are older, of female gender, lower socioeconomic status, diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, with more severe injuries or injuries to the lower limbs are more vulnerable to loss of QoL following road traffic injury compared to other patient groups injured in road traffic crashes.
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Authors
Ritva Rissanen, Hans-Yngve Berg, Marie Hasselberg,