An evaluation of the association between fault attribution and healthcare costs and trajectories in the first three years after transport injury
Road traffic injury is a global public health problem [1] and leads to a significant economic impact exceeding A$33 billion per year in Australia [2]. Transport-related injuries lead to long-term disability and premature mortality for many people, especially for people with serious injuries that require treatment in hospital [3, 4]. Common disabling problems after injury include reduced health-related quality of life and the development of persistent pain, mental health concerns, and other functional impairments [3, 5, 6].
Source: Injury - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Giummarra Melita J, Dipnall Joanna F, Collie Alex, Ponsford Jennie, Ameratunga Shanthi, Gabbe Belinda J Source Type: research
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