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METHODS: After instruction, patients self-administered the PROMIS-29 instrument in our outpatient office (November, 2019 to January, 2020). We surveyed 7 domains: Participation in Social Roles/Activities, Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue, Pain Interference, Physical Function, and Sleep Disturbance. Results are reported as mean (SD) and compared with the US population by t-score (mean score= 50). Higher scores in negatively worded domains (eg “Depression”) are worse; vice-versa for positively worded domains (eg “Physical Function”). Repeated scores among patients returning for a second visit were analyzed using paired t-tests.

RESULTS: A total of 81 patients completed the PROMIS-29. Mean (SD) age was 43.3 (17.7) years, 70% were men; 32/81 (39.5%) suffered a penetrating injury. Median length of stay was 3 days and median time from injury to clinic visit was 18 days. Mean scores were worse than …