Whiplash associated disorders Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments at neck level
Conditions
Interventions
1. Evidence-based patient educational booklet (The Whiplash Book).
2. Small folded card giving llimited information
Sponsors
University of Huddersfield (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults attending emergency departments following involvement as a vehicle occupant in a road traffic accident resulting in whiplash associated disorder of Quebec Grade 0 to III. 2. Good understanding of English.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Serious spinal pathology, including whiplash injury of Quebec Grade IV. 2. Any clinical conditions (mental or physical) or accident-related injuries that render participation inappropriate.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self-management of the whiplash associated disorder (i.e. the participant has ceased treatment and feels confident to self-manage their WAD without recourse to further healthcare), a dichotomous outcome measured by a structured questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Beliefs 2. Disability 3. Pain | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed