ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
A Qualitative Study to Understand the Impact of Caring for Traumatic Injury Survivors.
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- Meaning-Making Among Family Members of Hospitalized Traffic Accident Victims: A Grounded Theory Study.Cureus · 2026Article
- Uncertainty and unmet needs in older high-risk blunt trauma survivors and their caregivers: a multi-centre mixed methods study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Leisure programme trends and shifts amidst the COVID-19 pandemic for adults with disabilities in the City of Cape Town municipality townships, South Africa.African journal of disability · 2026Article
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- Predictors of Quality of Life Among Omani Family Caregivers of Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury.Sultan Qaboos University medical journal · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundFollowing traumatic injury, an informal carer is often required to support recovery. Understanding the impact of caregiving is important to inform intervention design.
aimto explore the impact of caring on family and caregiver finances, employment, social life, and psychological wellbeing.
methodSemi-structured interviews conducted with carers of traumatic injury survivors. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and thematically analysed, informed by the Roy Adaptation Model (RAM) and International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
resultsTen participants were interviewed. Key themes included (1) financial impact/employment issues, (2) relationships and support and (3) psychological impact. Most carers did not receive professional support with daily care post-discharge. Carers' employers responded positively, supporting them even after extensive leave. Carers received inconsistent communication whilst visiting trauma survivors in hospital; carers with healthcare experience were favoured. Navigating and receiving benefits was complex. Some carers found it difficult to accept the trauma survivor's injury, whilst others focused on achieving goals.
conclusionsSupport from professional services is limited outside hospital settings for non-brain injuries. Future interventions and healthcare services should acknowledge the lack of psychological support for carers. Researchers should consider using the ICF/RAM when designing interventions to ensure the full impact on carers is addressed.
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