Psychological adjustment to hand injuries: nursing management. Plast Surg Nurs 1993;13(2):72-6
Date
01/01/1993Pubmed ID
8346320DOI
10.1097/00006527-199301320-00004Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0027615815 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 6 CitationsAbstract
Traumatic hand injuries can be devastating experiences both physically and psychologically. The plastic surgery nurse who can identify the various responses that routinely occur with hand injured patients is better prepared to normalize their experiences and implement the necessary interventions toward overall rehabilitation. This article will provide an overview of specific characteristics and emotional reactions following hand injuries, factors that influence adjustment, and nursing management that promotes optimal recovery.
Author List
Grunert BK, Maksud DPAuthor
Brad K. Grunert PhD Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Adaptation, PsychologicalHand Injuries
Humans
Male
Nursing Diagnosis
Surgery, Plastic