Orthopaedic patients' experience of motor vehicle accident in Singapore

Abstract

The study provided an understanding of orthopaedic patients' experience of MVA in Singapore. The findings of the study have the potential to contribute to the limited qualitative research available concerning victims' experiences of MVAs and nurses caring for MVA victims.

The experience of surviving life‐threatening injury: a qualitative synthesis

“…During injury negotiation, family once again ground the person to reality and his or her sense of self by providing unconditional support, love and safety (DeWitt 1991; Morse & O'Brien 1995; Tan et al. 2008).…”

“…hospital) where participants can become dehumanized. Ward routines are usually conducted to suit the system rather than the person (Chamberlain 2006; Morse & O'Brien 1995; Tan et al. 2008).…”

“…These requests are often not met, leaving many feeling disappointed, frequently stagnating progress due to being fearful of doing too much or feeling helpless (Richmond et al. 2000; Tan et al. 2008).…”

“…Survivors need injuries to be acknowledged and understood by those viewed as experts. In many situations, responses do not meet the injured person's expectations and have a profound impact (Chamberlain 2006; Tan et al. 2008):…”

Evolución del proceso de afrontamiento y adaptación en adultos hospitalizados que experimentaron un trauma músculo esquelético por accidentes de tránsito

“…También se encontraron similitudes con el análisis cualitativo de Tan et al (43) , donde los pacientes que habían experimentado accidentes de tránsito en vehículo de motor usaron varias estrategias de afrontamiento para sobrevivir al trauma. Algunos participantes tenían el apoyo de su familia y amigos, otros las creencias espirituales y a otros la experiencia pasada del trauma les ayudó a través del viaje de recuperación, concluyendo que existe una relación entre experiencias previas de vida y la capacidad de afrontamiento de la víctima con la experiencia de trauma posterior.…”