Lived experiences of recovery following musculoskeletal trauma 6 months following injury in the UK: a qualitative study
Recovery at 6 months post injury involves a complex interplay of physical and emotional factors. This period can be particularly challenging to navigate, often with no or limited support. There is a need for a targeted, individualised approach to guide patients through this period of recovery. Participants' focus was on the outcome following their injury, setting goals for the future, with successful recovery defined as 'normal'. Further research is needed to support clinicians in developing effective psychologically informed rehabilitation plans.
Authors
- Nicola Middlebrook (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2154-5723)
- Alison Rushton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8114-7669)
- Maria Moffatt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8385-7418)
- Andrew Soundy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5118-5872)
- Deborah Falla (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1689-6190)
- Nicola R Heneghan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7599-3674)
- L. Jay Silvester (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4236-5038)
Institutions
- Manchester Metropolitan University (GB)
- Western University (CA)
- University of Lancashire (GB)
- London Health Sciences Centre (CA)
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (GB)
- University of Birmingham (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-108425
- Primary Topic
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Charitable Trust