Traffic related minor musculoskeletal injuries Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Traffic related minor musculoskeletal injuries
Conditions
Interventions
Eligible patients were randomised to an intervention or a control group. Both groups received standard medical treatment according to the routines at the department.
The intervention (multidisciplina
Sponsors
Karolinska Institutet (Sweden)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Potentially eligible patients had sustained traffic related minor musculoskeletal injuries (Injury Severity Scale [ISS] score less than nine) less than 24 hours before arrival to the emergency department. Consecutive patients were evaluated, but to be eligible for randomisation the patients had to have a high risk of prolonged recovery according to the PPS Questionnaire.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. A major musculoskeletal injury (ISS more than nine) 2. Aged over 18 years 3. Inability to read and understand spoken Swedish 4. Impaired cognitive function as judged by the investigators
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure was the patients? self-perceived recovery at 12 months measured by the single question: "Do you feel recovered after the injury?" (yes/no). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures were: 1. The Short Form health survey (SF-36) 2. The Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA)questionnaire 3. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ratings regarding physical and mental distress and coping ability 4. Self-reported duration of sick leave | — |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed