Gunshot Injuries Assessment and Treatment Considerations

Course overview

Gunshot injuries in civilian and military populations can have serious long-term health and socioeconomic consequences. Primary injuries following ballistic trauma include soft-tissue damage and loss haemorrhage bone fracture nerve and vascular injuries and pain. These injuries can lead to disability extended hospitalisations and reduced quality of life. Identification and management of firearm-related impairments require a team approach and individual skills to prioritise interventions and enhance outcomes. This course uses the Pain and Disability Drivers Model to provide a general framework for the assessment and treatment of individuals with gunshot injuries. This course aims to introduce rehabilitation professionals to the Pain and Disability Drivers Model as a framework for assessing and treating individuals with gunshot injuries.