Shoulder fractures are painful injuries and are the third most common fracture in adults. More and more people are having these injuries each year. Problems such as pain, swelling and lack of movement and strength can last for many months and some people never get back to their previous levels of ability with the injured arm. Information that is given to people following this injury can be very difficult to understand. To improve the information that is given to people following a shoulder fracture, it is necessary to understand what it is like to live with a shoulder fracture and what is important to people recovering from this injury. This study will interview people who have had a shoulder fracture at around one month and around 4-6 months after their injury. These people will be identified from a physiotherapy waiting list. The interviews will explore people's views on their injury, their recovery and how their needs and priorities change over time.
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To explore how a shoulder fracture impact on daily life
Timeframe: From approximately one to five months post injury
To explore patients' views on recovery at different time points throughout the recovery process.
Timeframe: From approximately one to five months post injury
To explore the needs of patients with respect to information provision following a shoulder fracture.
Timeframe: From approximately one to five months post injury