Traumatic injury causes millions of deaths and disabilities globally. How does the body react to tissue damage and what are the psychological effects of injury? The six video tracks in this album present a range of powerful and moving case studies and show how access to emergency and longer-term car…
The Open University
A short introduction to this album
Transcript -- A short introduction to this album
Mary describes her fall, the extent of her injuries and the treatment she received in hospital.
Transcript -- Mary describes her fall, the extent of her injuries and the treatment she received in hospital.
Mary talks about her recovery and the help she now needs.
Transcript -- Mary talks about her recovery and the help she now needs.
Hermine describes her fall, the hospital treatment she received and her rehabilitation programme.
Transcript -- Hermine describes her fall, the hospital treatment she received and her rehabilitation programme.
Hermine talks about the equipment and medication she now needs and outlines the help her occupational therapist has offered.
Transcript -- Hermine talks about the equipment and medication she now needs and outlines the help her occupational therapist has offered.
Robert remembers life before his accident, explains the extensive injuries he sustained, and reflects on how his life has changed irreversibly
Transcript -- Robert remembers life before his accident, explains the extensive injuries he sustained, and reflects on how his life has changed irreversibly
Jaqueline remembers the traumatic events of July 2005 and reveals how therapy has helped her deal with her trauma.
Transcript -- Jaqueline remembers the traumatic events of July 2005 and reveals how therapy has helped her deal with her trauma.