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The consumer informed development of a social support intervention for people with compensable road traffic injuries.

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Title: The consumer informed development of a social support intervention for people with compensable road traffic injuries.
Authors: Sim, Alison (AUTHOR), McNeilage, Amy G. (AUTHOR), Rebbeck, Trudy (AUTHOR), Sterling, Michele (AUTHOR), Nicholas, Michael (AUTHOR), Donovan, Sarah (AUTHOR), Gholamrezaei, Ali (AUTHOR), Ashton-James, Claire E. (AUTHOR)
Source: Disability & Rehabilitation. Jun2026, Vol. 48 Issue 11, p3340-3353. 14p.
Subjects: Traffic accidents -- Psychological aspects, Health services accessibility, Scale analysis (Psychology), Psychological distress, Chronic pain, Focus groups, Qualitative research, Human services programs, Self-management (Psychology), Research funding, Health insurance, Rehabilitation, Questionnaires, Pilot projects, Statistical sampling, Interviewing, Telemedicine, Sound recordings, Thematic analysis, Pain management, Convalescence, Research methodology, Videoconferencing, Social support, Patient satisfaction, Patient participation, Video recording
Abstract: Purpose: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are often associated with significant pain and psychological distress which can lead to poorer recovery outcomes. We aimed to collaborate with consumer participants to co-design an early intervention to support consumers to manage pain and distress following RTIs. Methods: We co-designed an early intervention with consumer participants (n = 7) who had experienced RTIs and had an insurance claim with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) within the last three years. A series of three focus group sessions gathered feedback to inform intervention strategies. Transcription and analysis informed the development of the intervention. Participant experience was evaluated via survey. Results: Three primary needs were identified: informational support for managing insurance claims, socio-emotional support during recovery, and guidance on non-pharmacological pain management. The developed intervention included five telehealth sessions featuring informational videos and personalised support. Consumer participants were satisfied with the co-design process and felt their contributions were incorporated into the final intervention. Conclusion: The co-design process successfully engaged consumer participants who had experienced RTIs to develop a telehealth intervention aimed at reducing distress and supporting recovery. The intervention has subsequently undergone pilot testing to evaluate feasibility. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION: Co-designing interventions allows for the specific preferences and needs of the intended population to be considered in intervention design. People recovering from road traffic injuries who have made a compensation claim suggest that support to future claimants should prioritise three areas: navigating the claims process, managing pain and provide much needed social support. Opportunities to provide this support could be delivered in bespoke early interventions and clinicians who deliver care to this population could be encouraged to prioritise delivering these three elements to their patients [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Purpose: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are often associated with significant pain and psychological distress which can lead to poorer recovery outcomes. We aimed to collaborate with consumer participants to co-design an early intervention to support consumers to manage pain and distress following RTIs. Methods: We co-designed an early intervention with consumer participants (n = 7) who had experienced RTIs and had an insurance claim with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) within the last three years. A series of three focus group sessions gathered feedback to inform intervention strategies. Transcription and analysis informed the development of the intervention. Participant experience was evaluated via survey. Results: Three primary needs were identified: informational support for managing insurance claims, socio-emotional support during recovery, and guidance on non-pharmacological pain management. The developed intervention included five telehealth sessions featuring informational videos and personalised support. Consumer participants were satisfied with the co-design process and felt their contributions were incorporated into the final intervention. Conclusion: The co-design process successfully engaged consumer participants who had experienced RTIs to develop a telehealth intervention aimed at reducing distress and supporting recovery. The intervention has subsequently undergone pilot testing to evaluate feasibility. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION: Co-designing interventions allows for the specific preferences and needs of the intended population to be considered in intervention design. People recovering from road traffic injuries who have made a compensation claim suggest that support to future claimants should prioritise three areas: navigating the claims process, managing pain and provide much needed social support. Opportunities to provide this support could be delivered in bespoke early interventions and clinicians who deliver care to this population could be encouraged to prioritise delivering these three elements to their patients [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:09638288
DOI:10.1080/09638288.2025.2573162