title: Pediatric limb amputation: aspects of coping and psychotherapeutic intervention.
abstract: This paper addresses the assessment of and intervention with pediatric patients undergoing limb amputation. A multicomponent treatment package is advocated including the use of play and cognitive-behavioral strategies to enhance coping and adjustment to the loss of a limb.
authors: McLean Hospital.
authors: K D
authors: KD
authors: Atala
authors: B D
authors: BD
authors: Carter
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D010989:Play Therapy; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012381:Role Playing; D013315:Stress, Psychological