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The Psychological and Social Impact of Physical Disability

Charlotte N. Kiyan
- 01 Aug 1985 - 
- Vol. 39, Iss: 8, pp 545-545
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This article is published in American Journal of Occupational Therapy.The article was published on 1985-08-01. It has received 29 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Medical model of disability & Physical disability.

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Adjustment to an Artificial Limb: A Qualitative Perspective

TL;DR: Preliminary thematic analysis revealed that factors such as self-image, social, physical and practical concerns, the meaning attributed to and the acceptance of the amputation and support among others were important in the adjustment process.
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The experience of men using an upper limb prosthesis following amputation: positive coping and minimizing feeling different.

TL;DR: The findings offer a greater psychological insight into adjustment from an upper limb amputation and the role of prosthesis, as well as for future research into the use and value of prostheses in facilitating the adjustment to this experience.
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Psychological and social aspects of psychiatric disability

TL;DR: This reading book is your chosen book to accompany you when in your free time, in your lonely, and can help you to heal the lonely and get or add the inspirations to be more inoperative.
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Psychological adjustment, social enablement and community integration following acquired brain injury

TL;DR: The literature on psychological adjustment to acquired disability and chronic health conditions as they may be applied to acquired brain injury is reviewed and proposed that services are developed that address the psychosocial issues faced by survivors of brain injury.
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Occupational therapists’ perspectives on addressing sexual concerns of older adults in the context of rehabilitation

TL;DR: Although sexuality is increasingly considered an important and relevant aspect of successful ageing the extent to which healthcare professionals are prepared to address sexual concerns identified by older people is less clear.
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Journal ArticleDOI

Adjustment to an Artificial Limb: A Qualitative Perspective

TL;DR: Preliminary thematic analysis revealed that factors such as self-image, social, physical and practical concerns, the meaning attributed to and the acceptance of the amputation and support among others were important in the adjustment process.
Journal ArticleDOI

The experience of men using an upper limb prosthesis following amputation: positive coping and minimizing feeling different.

TL;DR: The findings offer a greater psychological insight into adjustment from an upper limb amputation and the role of prosthesis, as well as for future research into the use and value of prostheses in facilitating the adjustment to this experience.
Book

Psychological and social aspects of psychiatric disability

TL;DR: This reading book is your chosen book to accompany you when in your free time, in your lonely, and can help you to heal the lonely and get or add the inspirations to be more inoperative.
Journal ArticleDOI

Psychological adjustment, social enablement and community integration following acquired brain injury

TL;DR: The literature on psychological adjustment to acquired disability and chronic health conditions as they may be applied to acquired brain injury is reviewed and proposed that services are developed that address the psychosocial issues faced by survivors of brain injury.
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Occupational therapists’ perspectives on addressing sexual concerns of older adults in the context of rehabilitation

TL;DR: Although sexuality is increasingly considered an important and relevant aspect of successful ageing the extent to which healthcare professionals are prepared to address sexual concerns identified by older people is less clear.