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Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based education and support program (CarFreeMe) developed in Queensland in improving community participation for people following traumatic injuries,
Interventions
CarFreeMe TI support and education group, adapted to include modules relevant to complex trauma injuries, will be delivered and evaluated in community settings in South Australia. The intervention will include up to 8 participants per group and involve 6 sessions that will be facilitated by an Occupational Therapist, Sessions will be conducted once a week and each session will be 2.5 hours in duration. Session will include content on adjusting to losses and changes; experiences of stopping driving; alternative transport; lifestyle planning; and advocacy and support.. Session content will be adapted to be relevant to the goals identified by group members and additional individual sessions will be considered if required for specific goals. Group sessions will be interactive and encourage information sharing, using peer leaders and guest speakers where appropriate. Practical outings will provide an opportunity to trial alternate transport methods, for example public transport, and this will be included within the designated weekly sessions. A record of attendance will be completed at each session.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Trauma injury which precludes returning to driving
Exclusion criteria
Driving, living in residential care settings (or anywhere where transport would all be provided).