Twelve-month post-injury outcomes for Māori and non-Māori: findings from a New Zealand cohort study.

Conclusion: Explanations for higher risk of these poor outcomes are unclear. Future research to identify potential explanations will include experiences with health services and rehabilitation support following injury, subsequent injury and illness, and major life events post-injury. Implications: Adequate post-injury care focused on physical and psychological health and financial security is required to reduce the burden experienced by Māori due to injury. PMID: 24890480 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Tags: Aust N Z J Public Health Source Type: research