Coping strategies during hospitalisation and recovery following motor vehicle trauma: A personal account

Author: Denholm, Carey John

Source: Clinical Psychologist, Volume 13, Number 3, November 2009 , pp. 116-121(6)

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Abstract:

Described in this paper are the multiple injuries the author sustained as a result of a serious motor vehicle accident 5 years previously and the subsequent surgical and medical treatment. Also described are the different coping and adaptive skills he utilised during and after hospitalisation and how the nature of surgical and medical intervention and nursing practices affected their usefulness and effectiveness. Recommendations for psychologists when engaging with hospital patients facing similar treatments, are provided.

Keywords: health psychology; pain; pain management; rehabilitation

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13284200903350987

Affiliations: 1: Conservatorium of Music, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Publication date: 2009-11-01