Factors influencing recovery following non-catastrophic injury in a motor vehicle accident: client perspectives.

Purpose: Injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) can result in persistent impairments which contribute to decreased quality of life, chronic pain, and increased rates of mental health symptoms. A more explicit understanding of the factors influencing recovery from the perspective of injured persons is needed to inform clinical decision making and rehabilitation service delivery in the Canadian context. This study addressed the following research question: From the perspective of injured persons, what factors are identified as influencing recovery following a non-catastrophic injury sustained in an MVA?

Methods: This study employed a qualitative interpretive descriptive study design.