"I hope it'll get better in the end, it didn't really get better": a qualitative study of access to specialized rehabilitation services as experienced by adults with persistent MTBI symptoms.

Adults with persistent post-mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) symptoms experienced many challenges in accessing health services such as long wait times, which they perceived as impacting their recovery.According to those concerned, more support from qualified health professionals is needed in the first weeks or months following the injury.Participants unanimously support free and timely access to specialized mTBI rehabilitation services.