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Observational studyJournal of rehabilitation medicine2026

Early rehabilitation in trauma patients: an observational study from two Norwegian trauma centers.

Ingri G Olsen, Marianne Wesnes, Hanne Næss, Eike Wehling, Eirik Vikane, Geir Arne Sunde, Oddvar Uleberg, Lars Gunnar Johnsen

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Ingri G OlsenDepartment of Research and Development, The Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation, Oslo, Norway; Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
Marianne WesnesRegional Trauma Centre of Western Norway, Surgical clinic, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
Hanne NæssLoddefjord Medical Centre, Bergen, Norway.
Eike WehlingDepartment of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; Department of Clinical and Biological Psychology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Eirik VikaneDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Geir Arne SundeDepartment of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
Oddvar UlebergDepartment of Research and Development, The Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation, Oslo, Norway; Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; Department of Emergency Medicine and Prehospital Services, St. Olav's University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway. oddvar.uleberg@ntnu.no.ORCID 0000-0002-7913-5957
Lars Gunnar JohnsenDepartment of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St.Olavs Hospital HF, Trondheim, Norway.

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Abstract

objectiveTo examine the provision of consultation by a specialist in physical and rehabilitation medicine, and timing of early rehabilitation services for severely injured trauma patients as recommended in the Norwegian Trauma Plan.

designObservational cohort study. SUBJECTS/PATIENTS: Adults aged ≥ 18 years admitted with severe (New Injury Severity Score > 12) traumatic injuries.

methodsObservational cohort study with data from the Norwegian Trauma Registry and medical records. Outcomes included consultation with a physical and rehabilitation medicine specialist, timing of assessment, and involvement of health professions.

resultsAmong 317 patients, 10% received assessment by a physical and rehabilitation medicine specialist within 72 h. Early assessment occurred in 43% (n = 6) of patients with spinal cord injury, 12% (n = 8) with traumatic brain injury, and 7% (n = 17) with multitrauma. Overall, 31% (n = 99) of all patients were assessed by a physical and rehabilitation medicine specialist, including 93% (n = 13) of spinal cord injury patients, 57% (n = 39) with traumatic brain injury, and 19% (n = 43) with multitrauma. Physiotherapists assessed 72% of patients, while involvement from other rehabilitation professionals was limited.

conclusionDespite recommendations, only one-third of patients were assessed by a physical and rehabilitation medicine specialist, and 10% within 72 h. Physiotherapy was common, but other rehabilitation input was limited. Patients with spinal cord injury received more comprehensive care than those with traumatic brain injury or multitrauma.

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Wounds and InjuriesAdultAgedBrain Injuries, TraumaticCohort StudiesFemaleHumansInjury Severity ScoreMaleMiddle AgedNorwayPhysical and Rehabilitation MedicineReferral and ConsultationRegistriesSpinal Cord InjuriesTrauma Centers

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