An observational study in Trauma (Including Fractures), Multiple Trauma/Injuries and Rehabilitation, sponsored by Radboud University Medical Center. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 90 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-15.
Sponsored by Radboud University Medical Center · Observational
Financially vulnerable people experience higher rates of trauma-related injuries and often face barriers to accessing physical therapy services. Current rehabilitation services may not sufficiently align with the circumstances and needs of this population. This qualitative study aims to develop a conceptual understanding of the needs of financially vulnerable adults with trauma-related injuries regarding physical therapy treatment. Using a constructivist grounded theory approach, data will be collected through semi-structured interviews, participant observations, and supplementary qualitative materials. Findings will support the development of more accessible, tailored, and person-centered physical therapy services.
Trauma-related injuries can have substantial long-term consequences for functioning, participation, and quality of life. Financial vulnerability is associated with both an increased risk of traumatic injury and poorer recovery outcomes. Financially vulnerable patients may experience barriers in accessing physical therapy, obtaining assistive devices, arranging transportation, or prioritizing rehabilitation alongside competing financial demands.
Despite the recognized importance of physical therapy in trauma rehabilitation, little is known about the specific needs of financially vulnerable individuals. This study aims to develop a conceptual understanding of these needs using constructivist grounded theory methodology. Data will be collected through semi-structured interviews, participant observations, and supplementary qualitative sources such as documents, photographs, videos, and social media content provided voluntarily by participants.
Participants will be adults with trauma-related injuries and self-reported financial concerns living in the Netherlands. Recruitment will follow purposive, snowball, and theoretical sampling principles. Data collection and analysis will proceed iteratively until theoretical saturation is achieved. Findings are expected to contribute to more accessible and tailored physical therapy services for financially vulnerable trauma survivors.
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The study population consists of adults aged 18 years or older with severe trauma-related injuries (ISS ≥16) who live in financial vulnerability in the Netherlands. Eligible participants experienced their injury between 3 months and 2 years before study participation and report financial concerns. Maximum variation sampling will be used to ensure diversity in age, sex, educational level, geographic region, rehabilitation pathway, and experiences with physical therapy. Recruitment will follow purposive, snowball, and theoretical sampling principles consistent with constructivist grounded theory methodology.
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Adults aged 18 years and older with trauma-related injuries (ISS ≥16) and self-reported financial concerns living in the Netherlands. Participants may have received physical therapy or may not have received physical therapy after injury. Data collection includes interviews and observations.
Needs Regarding Physical Therapy Treatment
Conceptual understanding of the needs of financially vulnerable people with trauma-related injuries regarding physical therapy treatment, identified through qualitative interviews, participant observations, documents, footage, and social media content analyzed using constructivist grounded theory methods.
Time frame: Single study interview and observation period (October 2026 to June 2027)
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Plan to share: No — Individual qualitative data contain potentially identifiable and sensitive participant information. De-identified datasets will not be made publicly available to protect participant confidentiality.
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