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D E Wesson1, J I Williams, L J Spence

  • 1Department of Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The Journal of Trauma
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Severe pediatric trauma often leads to lasting functional limitations. Many children experience ongoing physical disabilities six months post-discharge, highlighting the need for enhanced rehabilitation services.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Traumatology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Severe pediatric injuries necessitate comprehensive assessment of long-term outcomes.
  • Understanding functional status post-hospitalization is crucial for effective care planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the functional status of children with severe injuries at discharge and 6 months post-discharge.
  • To identify the prevalence of functional limitations and disability levels in pediatric trauma survivors.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 250 children hospitalized with severe injuries.
  • Utilized RAND Health Insurance Study (HIS) and Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) for functional assessment.
  • Follow-up assessments conducted at discharge and 6 months.

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Main Results:

  • At discharge, 88% of survivors had functional limitations (HIS); 70% were healthy or moderately disabled (GOS).
  • At 6 months, 54% still had limitations (HIS); 53% were healthy, but 43% remained moderately or severely disabled (GOS).
  • A significant proportion of children experienced persistent physical disabilities impacting daily activities.

Conclusions:

  • Children hospitalized for severe injuries face substantial long-term functional challenges.
  • There is a critical need to enhance rehabilitation strategies for pediatric trauma patients.
  • Early and ongoing rehabilitation is essential to improve outcomes and participation in normal activities.