Citation

Hanna B. J. Trauma Nurs. 1996; 3(1): 13-17.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Society of Trauma Nurses)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8846264

Abstract

Traumatic injury can drastically change a person's body appearance and function. The author explores the effect traumatic injury has on a person's self-esteem, body image, and sexuality. The cyclical theory of development provides the framework for a review of two core human values--intimacy and sense of self--adults use to organize and reorganize their lives following a traumatic event. Implications for trauma nurses are included.

Language: en