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Data was collected using in-depth phenomenological interviews with selected participants from road accident-induced TBI survivors. There were three main findings. The first was that psychological interventions are one part of a conglomeration of necessary treatments in the delivery of healthcare for TBI survivors. This suggests that the multi-dimensional nature of the disease requires a multidisciplinary approach. The second finding is that healthcare pathways towards recovery - beyond consultations with experts following brain injury - were blurred. Without a clear healthcare roadmap, it is difficult to imagine what chances TBI patients have for recovery. The third finding is that the TBI survivors were not attended to on a timely basis - raising concerns about the likelihood of deterioration and complications of their condition. 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