The impact of psychosocial factors on adapting to physical disability: a review of the research literature.
Physically disabled persons are challenged to cope with a wide range of stressors in maintaining meaningful lives. Adjustment depends, in part, on psychological and social factors that promote effective coping with old and new demands. This article is a review of current research on the relationship of social support, self-concept, locus of control, and hardiness to the adjustment of persons with physical disabilities. Implications and a psychosocial assessment guide are presented to help rehabilitation nurses evaluate patients' psychosocial status and formulate interventions.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support