Journal article
"No Man's Land": the experiences of persons injured in a road traffic crash wanting to return to work in Queensland, Australia
Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.46(1), pp.48-57
2024
PMID: 36469639
Abstract
Purpose
This study aimed to explore individuals’ experiences of return to work (RTW) following minor to serious road traffic injury (RTI) in Queensland, Australia; seek their recommendations if any, on how to provide support for RTW after RTI; and identify the strategies and resources used to return and remain at work after their RTI.
Methods
The interpretive description methodological approach was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eligible participants (n = 18) aged 18–65 y who had experienced a minor to serious RTI at least 6 months earlier. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data.
Results
Five themes emerged: (1) physical and mental consequences of RTI negatively impact RTW; (2) money matters; (3) RTW support makes a difference; (4) feeling alone and confused in the RTW process; and (5) several strategies and resources helped with return/stay at work after RTI. Regular contact and cooperation with employers and insurers, job modifications, and using social media to obtain information and social support were helpful RTW strategies. Participants recommended timely and appropriate medical care, financial assistance, and educational support.
Conclusions
Policy changes to reduce financial stress, increase employer support, and improve injured individuals’ knowledge following a RTI are recommended in jurisdictions operating a fault-based scheme.
Details
- Title
- "No Man's Land": the experiences of persons injured in a road traffic crash wanting to return to work in Queensland, Australia
- Authors
- Masoumeh Abedi (Corresponding Author) - University of QueenslandTammy Aplin (Author) - University of QueenslandElise Gane (Author) - University of QueenslandVenerina Johnston (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.46(1), pp.48-57
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- DOI
- 10.1080/09638288.2022.2153178
- ISSN
- 1464-5165
- PMID
- 36469639
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991003998502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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