The TOP module is a reliable and valid instrument to assess health-related QoL in patients with multiple injuries. It can be used stand-alone or as part of the POLO chart together with the Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS), the EuroQoL and the SF-36 as a regular systematic follow-up instrument.

Psychotherapeutic support of severely injured patients seems to be more effective in reducing depression, anxiety, and PTSD if extended further into outpatient care. This conclusion should be considered preliminary because of the small number of study patients.