Table 3 Pain, distress, and anticipated recovery after motor vehicle collision, by age group

Pain severity, mean (95% CI)

5.5

(5.3–5.7)

5.5

(5.0–6.0)

Distress, mean (95% CI)*

19

(19–20)

16

(14–17)

Anticipated time for physical recovery ≥30 days, % (95% CI)^†

11

(9–13)

41

(28–55)

Anticipated time for emotional recovery ≥ 30 days, % (95% CI)

17

(15–20)

45

(35–55)