@article{ref1,
title="An analysis of stories from those who have encountered catastrophic loss from flood",
journal="Archives of psychiatric nursing",
year="2017",
author="Rateau, Margaret R.",
volume="31",
number="6",
pages="561-565",
abstract="Analyzing stories from those who have suffered catastrophic loss from flood may offer a means to better understand recovery of the survivors from their perspective. The purpose of this research was to examine the lived experience of those who faced catastrophic loss from flood. Stories were gathered from eight participants, who experienced catastrophic loss of home and possessions resultant of massive flooding. Following analysis, three &quot;turning points&quot; were identified within the story plot which included: Facing the devastation, Embracing the rebuilding, and Developing inner strength. Themes within the turning points were identified demonstrating transformational perspectives of self and world.<br><br>Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0883-9417",
doi="10.1016/j.apnu.2017.07.009",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2017.07.009"
}