OBJECTIVE: Several studies have shown that psychosocial factors play a significant role in the recovery process after injuries. The aim of this study was to investigate whether psychosocial support would have a beneficial effect on outcome. METHODS: A total of 151 patients with orthopedic injuries were randomized into an intervention group and a control group. The intervention group was offered a psychosocial support program during the early phase of rehabilitation. RESULTS: One year after the injury, patients in the control group had an excess risk of having psychiatric complaints compared with patients in the intervention group (odds ratio = 2.74). They also reported a poorer quality of life according to Short Formula 36 Health Survey subscores for General Health (odds ratio = 2.3) and Vitality (odds ratio = 2.45). The length of the sick leave period did not differ between the groups. CONCLUSION: Psychosocial support during the early phase of rehabilitation after orthopedic injuries may have a beneficial effect on outcome when measured as quality of life.
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OBJECTIVE: Several studies have shown that psychosocial factors play a significant role in the recovery process after injuries. The aim of this study was to investigate whether psychosocial support would have a beneficial effect on outcome. METHODS: A total of 151 patients with orthopedic injuries were randomized into an intervention group and a control group. The intervention group was offered a psychosocial support program during the early phase of rehabilitation. RESULTS: One year after the injury, patients in the control group had an excess risk of having psychiatric complaints compared with patients in the intervention group (odds ratio = 2.74). They also reported a poorer quality of life according to Short Formula 36 Health Survey subscores for General Health (odds ratio = 2.3) and Vitality (odds ratio = 2.45). The length of the sick leave period did not differ between the groups. CONCLUSION:Psychosocial support during the early phase of rehabilitation after orthopedic injuries may have a beneficial effect on outcome when measured as quality of life.
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