@article{ref1,
title="Predictors of EQ-5D-3L outcomes amongst injured Māori: 1-year post-injury findings from a New Zealand cohort study",
journal="Quality of life research",
year="2022",
author="Maclennan, Brett and Wyeth, Emma and Samaranayaka, Ari and Derrett, Sarah",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="PURPOSE: Māori, the Indigenous population of New Zealand (NZ), are at higher risk of problems with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) 12 months following injury. This paper examines pre-injury sociodemographic and health characteristics and injury-related factors, including healthcare access, and their association with HRQoL outcomes 12 months after injury. <br><br>METHODS: The Prospective Outcomes of Injury Study recruited 2856 injured New Zealanders aged 18-64 years from the entitlement claims register of the country's no-fault injury insurance agency. One-fifth (n = 566) of the cohort were Māori. Information on predictors and outcomes, with the exception of injury and hospitalisation, was obtained directly from participants at approximately 3 and 12 months post-injury. The outcomes of interest were responses to the five dimensions of the EQ-5D-3L and a dichotomous measure obtained by summing scored responses to each question. Modified Poisson regression was used to identify predictors of each outcome at 12 months post-injury. <br><br>RESULTS: Predictors differed by outcome. Being female, experiencing EQ-5D-3L problems pre-injury, having ≥ 2 chronic conditions pre-injury, perceiving one's injury to be a threat of long-term disability, and having trouble accessing health services for injury were common predictors of EQ-5D-3L problems at 12 months post-injury for Māori. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Opportunities exist to improve HRQoL outcomes by identifying individuals in the early stages of injury recovery who may benefit from further treatment and support.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0962-9343",
doi="10.1007/s11136-022-03085-3",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11136-022-03085-3"
}