title: Nursing intervention for self-esteem disturbances.
abstract: In 1988, the broad diagnosis of self-esteem disturbance was refined into three distinct problems: defensive coping, situational low self-esteem, and chronic low self-esteem. The rationale for this refinement is discussed, and distinct nursing interventions are proposed that differ by type of self-esteem problem and nursing expertise.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Norris
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D006801:Humans; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis / Q000145:classification*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012649:Self Concept