Trauma Pain Support — Evidence Record
Research & Evidence
Trauma Pain Support is an evidence-led practice. The TPS framework is informed by published research, academic review, and clinically recognised guidance relevant to long-term rehabilitation following road traffic accidents. This page brings together current publications and supporting evidence connected to the TPS approach.
Conference Presentations
TPS research has been accepted for presentation at international and national conferences following independent peer review. The presentation below has been published in the conference record; further accepted abstracts for upcoming conferences are listed on the Media & Press page.
Published · World Disability & Rehabilitation Conference (WDRC 2026) · 10–11 August 2026, Bali
A Structured Biomechanical Trauma Rehabilitation Framework for Long-Term Post-Acute Recovery Following Road Traffic Accidents
Christopher, E. (2026). Published in the WDRC 2026 Book of Abstracts (ISBN 978-624-6879-06-8, p. 105). Edited by Dr. Loren O’Connor and Dr. Thierry Kolpin. TIIKM, 2026.
White Papers
TPS research is made publicly available through the Open Science Framework (OSF), providing an accessible and citable evidence base for the TPS approach. Four white papers are currently published.
Published · Open Science Framework · 2025
The Trauma Recovery Pathway Program – A Structured Framework for Long-Term Trauma Recovery
A public white paper outlining the rationale, continuity model, and rehabilitation context behind the TPS approach to long-term RTA trauma recovery.
Citation
Christopher, E. (2025, May 15). The Trauma Recovery Pathway Program – A Structured Framework for Long-Term Trauma Recovery. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/SPDXK
Publisher
Open Science Framework (OSF)
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Open access
Published · Open Science Framework · 2026
Conceptualising the Post-Acute Trauma Continuity Gap After Serious Road Traffic Accidents
This conceptual white paper introduces the Post-Acute Trauma Continuity Gap (PATCG) and presents the Iceberg Effect, Golden Quarter Protocol, and Post-Acute Trauma Support Model (PATS Model) as a structured framework for post-acute recovery continuity.
Citation
Christopher, E. (2026, May 25). Conceptualising the Post-Acute Trauma Continuity Gap After Serious Road Traffic Accidents. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/VBU3Q
Publisher
Open Science Framework (OSF)
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Open access
Published · Open Science Framework · 2026
The Golden Quarter: A Post-Acute Governance Framework
This white paper presents the Golden Quarter as a conceptual post-acute governance framework for the first twelve weeks following discharge from acute trauma care. Informed by ATLS governance logic, it proposes a structured, risk-stratified approach to continuity, escalation, and post-discharge oversight.
Citation
Christopher, E. (2026, June 6). The Golden Quarter: A Post-Acute Governance Framework. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/JD62Z
Publisher
Open Science Framework (OSF)
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Open access
Published · Open Science Framework · 2026
The Golden Quarter — Addendum 1: Extending the Golden Quarter into Vocational Recovery and Sustainable Work Participation After Serious Road Traffic Trauma
An addendum extending the Golden Quarter framework into the vocational-recovery and return-to-work phase, addressing sustainable work participation after serious road traffic trauma. This paper underpins the return-to-work focus of the TPS conference programme.
Citation
Christopher, E. (2026). The Golden Quarter — Addendum 1: Extending the Golden Quarter into Vocational Recovery and Sustainable Work Participation After Serious Road Traffic Trauma. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/D3JVW
Publisher
Open Science Framework (OSF)
Access
Open access
Clinical & Regulatory Foundations
The TPS framework draws on established clinical guidance and relevant research relating to long-term RTA trauma recovery. Current reference standards informing the framework include:
NICE Guideline · NG116
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
This guideline provides an important clinical reference point for understanding psychological trauma sequelae within long-term recovery after road traffic accidents.
NICE Guideline · NG211
Rehabilitation after traumatic injury
This guideline provides an important reference point for rehabilitation planning, coordination at discharge, and community-based recovery following traumatic injury.
→ View GuidelineWHO Rehabilitation 2030
Rehabilitation across the continuum of care
WHO Rehabilitation 2030 provides an international policy reference for strengthening rehabilitation across health systems, including access to rehabilitation in both hospital and community settings.
→ View InitiativeWhy this matters for legal and insurance professionals
Evidence-informed
Grounded in published research and open-access white papers.
Anchored in recognised clinical guidance
Including NICE Guidelines NG116 and NG211, and WHO Rehabilitation 2030.
Supported by peer-reviewed academic presentation
Abstracts accepted at WDRC Bali 2026, IFDM Edinburgh 2026, and BSPRM Edinburgh 2026 following independent peer review. See the Media & Press page for the full conference record.
Relevant to serious injury and RTA rehabilitation
Designed for use across medico-legal, insurance, and healthcare settings.
Research enquiries & academic collaboration.
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