a positive trendp = 0.057
Pearson correlation coefficient showed a positive trend towards greater frailty decline with higher ISS (R = 0.377 (positive correlation), p = 0.057) Patient evaluation of quality of life The majority (57%) of patients were generally satisfied with being alive and surviving the trauma, views also shared amongst patients who were severely restricted post-trauma; examples of positive comments included; ‘very glad to be alive’ and ‘I thank God I survived’.