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Published in: Quality of Life Research 5/2017

Open Access 01-05-2017

Psychological morbidity and health-related quality of life after injury: multicentre cohort study

Authors: D. Kendrick, B. Kelllezi, C. Coupland, A. Maula, K. Beckett, R. Morriss, S. Joseph, J. Barnes, J. Sleney, N. Christie

Published in: Quality of Life Research | Issue 5/2017

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Abstract

Purpose

To demonstrate the impact of psychological morbidity 1 month post-injury on subsequent post-injury quality of life (HRQoL) in a general injury population in the UK to inform development of trauma care and rehabilitation services.

Methods

Multicentre cohort study of 16–70-year-olds admitted to 4 UK hospitals following injury. Psychological morbidity and HRQoL (EQ-5D-3L) were measured at recruitment and 1, 2, 4 and 12 months post-injury. A reduction in EQ-5D compared to retrospectively assessed pre-injury levels of at least 0.074 was taken as the minimal important difference (MID). Multilevel logistic regression explored relationships between psychological morbidity 1 month post-injury and MID in HRQoL over the 12 months after injury.

Results

A total of 668 adults participated. Follow-up rates were 77% (1 month) and 63% (12 months). Substantial reductions in HRQoL were seen; 93% reported a MID at 1 month and 58% at 12 months. Problems with pain, mobility and usual activities were commonly reported at each time point. Depression and anxiety scores 1 month post-injury were independently associated with subsequent MID in HRQoL. The relationship between depression and HRQoL was partly explained by anxiety and to a lesser extent by pain and social functioning. The relationship between anxiety and HRQoL was not explained by factors measured in our study.

Conclusions

Hospitalised injuries result in substantial reductions in HRQoL up to 12 months later. Depression and anxiety early in the recovery period are independently associated with lower HRQoL. Identifying and managing these problems, ensuring adequate pain control and facilitating social functioning are key elements in improving HRQoL post-injury.
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Metadata
Title
Psychological morbidity and health-related quality of life after injury: multicentre cohort study
Authors
D. Kendrick
B. Kelllezi
C. Coupland
A. Maula
K. Beckett
R. Morriss
S. Joseph
J. Barnes
J. Sleney
N. Christie
Publication date
01-05-2017
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Quality of Life Research / Issue 5/2017
Print ISSN: 0962-9343
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2649
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-016-1439-7

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