From Survival to Survivorship — Framing Traumatic Injury as a Chronic Condition
Juan P. Herrera‐Escobar, Jeffrey C. Schneider
Abstract
The long-term physical, mental, and social sequelae of traumatic injuries are substantial and have often been neglected. This burden is especially high among members of marginalized populations.
Topics & Concepts
Survivorship curveMedicineFraming (construction)Mental healthTraumatic injuryInjury preventionPoison controlPsychiatryGerontologyPhysical therapyMedical emergencySurgeryPopulationEnvironmental healthStructural engineeringEngineeringTrauma and Emergency Care StudiesEmergency and Acute Care StudiesInjury Epidemiology and Prevention