title: [Social, economic and cultural aspects of whiplash syndrome].
abstract: The sequelae following whiplash injuries (WL) entail considerable human costs and expenses for both treatment and social services, especially public income benefits. Frequently, many players are involved after WL and good intersectional collaboration is therefore essential to counter the WL patients' tendency not to return to their jobs. There is a need for further research i) to identify evidence-based prophylaxis and treatment, ii) to monitor medical diagnoses in relation to social benefits to support research opportunities and iii) to assess whether other social solutions comprise alternatives superior to current treatment and compensation options.
authors.affiliation: Reumatologisk Afdeling, Sygehus Vendsyssel, Hjørring, 9800 Hjørring, Denmark. clara@rn.dk
authors.forename: Claus
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rasmussen
authors.forename: Elsebeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Stenager
authors.forename: Claus Vinther
authors.initials: CV
authors.lastname: Nielsen
mesh_terms: D017281:Cost of Illness; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D011632:Public Assistance; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology