RT Book, Section
A1 Minniti, Nancy
A1 Tawadrous, Nermine
A2 Maitin, Ian B.
A2 Cruz, Ernesto
SR Print(0)
ID 1105133383
T1 Psychological Evaluation & Intervention in Acute Rehabilitation
T2 CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
YR 2015
FD 2015
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071793292
LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1105133383
RD 2024/04/18
AB Psychological  disorders  are  highly  prevalent  among  patients  admitted  to  acute  rehabilitation  units.  Soon  after  their  medical  event,  patients  are  forced  to  quickly  wrestle  with  myriad  emotions,  such  as  powerlessness,  shock,  demoralization,  and  loss,  while  often  concomitantly  experiencing  a  variety  of  physical  discomforts.  Many  patients  must  also  suddenly  grapple  with  the  reality  of  alterations  in  lifestyle  and  relationships,  cope  with  stigma  that  may  accompany  their  limitations  or  injury,  and  bear  significant  financial  burdens.  Particularly  during  the  acute  phase,  physical  and  cognitive  deficits,  as  well  as  the  inability  to  perform  basic  activities  of  daily  living,  serve  as  a  significant  source  of  distress  and  irritation.  Unanswered  questions  related  to  prognosis  and  quality-of-life  issues  fuel  feelings  of  worry  and  unrest  about  the  future,  for  both  patients  and  caregivers.