Trauma Care and Rehabilitation

Access to trauma care (which includes pre-hospital care, transport and surgical care) and rehabiliation, is paramount for injured patients. In particular, sufferers of spinal cord injury (SCI) require continuing care, from acute reception through to rehabilitation.

Follow the links below to find information on rehabilitation and trauma care and support. For information on support services for people affected by particular types of injuries, including Brain Injuries and Spinal Cord Injuries, follow the links to the specific topics from the Injuries and Injury Prevention [HealthInsite Topic Page] .

Updated May 2008

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Post-Traumatic Stress
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information and support services for people suffering from post traumatic stress or PTSD.
Systematic Reviews of Trauma Care and Rehabilitation
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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of trauma care and rehabilitation following injuries and other trauma.
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Title:   Child safety - reducing injuries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   You can never completely 'child-proof' your home. However, you can dramatically reduce the risk of injuries by making a few changes and keeping your child under constant supervision. In any emergency, dial triple zero (000) to call an ambulance.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Swimming - preventing injury
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Water sports, swimming and water play are part of our way of life. Unfortunately, many people drown or are injured in the water each year. There are simple things you can do to prevent tragedy. One of the most important is to make sure everyone learns to swim.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   If your friend has taken pills or hurt themselves
Publisher:   inspire foundation
Description:   This fact sheet contains information on what you should do if a friend has taken pills or hurt themselves.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Haemophilia: different types of bleeds
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The person with moderate haemophilia generally suffers less frequent bleeds and these bleeds are rarely spontaneous. Bleeding into the joints can still be a problem.
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Accidents and injuries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Serious injuries can occur as a result of incidents such as car accidents, falls from high places, industrial and farming accidents, or assaults. Major physical trauma is the term used to describe serious or complex injuries caused by an external force.
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   Hand skills
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Hand skills are explained together with how Novita therapists help children with physical disabilities improve these skills. Information is provided about the different hand splints available and examples given of what they can achieve. Some information is provided about hand surgery.
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   Sporting injuries - treating them
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   If you play in an organised team then your coach will have some level of first aid training.
Date:   Jul 2006
Title:   SPOT - Spinal Outreach Team
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   The Spinal Outreach Team (SPOT) supports people affected by spinal cord injury throughout Queensland, Australia by providing quality, timely and client focussed consultancy, early intervention and education services in the areas of social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and nursing.
Date:   Dec 2004
Title:   Diagnosis and management of soft tissue shoulder injuries and related disorders
Publisher:   New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
Description:   Provides an evidence-based summary of the diagnosis and management options available for soft tissue shoulder injuries and related disorders.
Date:   May 2004
Title:   Diagnosis and management of soft tissue knee injuries: internal derangements
Publisher:   New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
Description:   Provides an evidence-based summary of the diagnostic management and treatment options available for internal derangements of the knee.
Date:   Jul 2003
Title:   Children with head injury - a guide for parents
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Information given to parents after their child has suffered a head injury
Date:   Jun 2003
Title:   Assessment and management of people at risk of suicide
Publisher:   Ministry of Health (MoH) (New Zealand),New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
Description:   This is a resource for clinical staff in emergency departments and mental health clinicians assessing and working with people who have made a suicide attempt, or are suicide risks. It is based on explicit evidence and synthesised expert opinion.
Date:   May 2003
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