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, conference activity, and supporting evidence connected to the TPS approach.
Conference Presentations
The following abstracts have been accepted for presentation at international and national conferences following peer review by independent scientific committees.
Abstract Accepted for Oral Presentation · WDRC 2026
A Structured Biomechanical Trauma Rehabilitation Framework for Long-Term Post-Acute Recovery Following Road Traffic Accidents
Author
Esther Christopher
Organisation
Trauma Pain Support Ltd
Abstract ID
WDRC 2026 A 123
Notification Date
5 March 2026
Conference
11th World Disability & Rehabilitation Conference (WDRC 2026)
Date & Venue
10–11 August 2026, Bali, Indonesia and virtual
Host Institution
WDRPA and Dwijendra University, Bali, Indonesia
Organiser
The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM)
Conference Publication Information
Accepted abstracts are published in the Conference Abstract Book (ISBN 978-624-5746-57-6). Full papers submitted and accepted through the proceedings review process may be published in open-access format with an ISSN and DOI.
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→ View Conference WebsiteAbstract Accepted · IFDM 2026 · Edinburgh
The High-Risk Return-to-Work Phase After Road Traffic Accidents: A Structured Early Intervention Framework
Author
Esther Christopher
Organisation
Trauma Pain Support Ltd
Conference
International Forum on Disability Management (IFDM 2026)
Venue
Edinburgh, Scotland
Status
Abstract accepted · Further details to be confirmed
Focus
Disability management · Vocational rehabilitation · Return to work
This presentation examines the high-risk post-acute window that follows serious road traffic accident injury, with a focus on structured early intervention to support safer, more sustainable return-to-work outcomes. Further conference programme details will be published shortly.
→ View Conference WebsiteAbstract Accepted for Poster Presentation · BSPRM 2026 · Edinburgh
A Structured Biomechanical Trauma Rehabilitation Framework for Long-Term Post-Acute Recovery Following Road Traffic Accidents
Author
Esther Christopher
Organisation
Trauma Pain Support Ltd
Conference
BSPRM 2026 Annual Scientific Conference
Host
British Society of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Date & Venue
29–30 September 2026 · Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Review
Independently marked by 3–4 expert reviewers; accepted by the abstract adjudication committee
Accepted for poster presentation following peer review, to be presented in person by Esther Christopher during the conference poster viewing and adjudication sessions.
→ View Conference WebsiteWhite Papers
TPS research is made publicly available through the Open Science Framework (OSF), providing an accessible and citable evidence base for the TPS approach. Three 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)
Access
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)
Access
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)
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.
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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