title: Psychology of the injured athlete.
abstract: The current interest in physical fitness has had a profound effect on all facets of society, especially on the field of sports medicine. Although scientific needs result in rapidly changing technology, patients' psychological needs never change. PACU nurses are still the first line of support for the injured athlete. The authors review the emotional needs and guidelines for care of the patient in the PACU.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gregory
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Van Valkenburgh
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D010551:Personality; D011997:Recovery Room