title: Extended body image in the ventilated patient.
abstract: This paper explores the experience of altered body image in unexpected critical illness, with particular interest in the extended body image of ventilated patients. It examines from the patients perspective, the impact that ventilation within the intensive care environment, can have on an individuals body image. The concept is developed to explore nursing strategies aimed to support and promote a positive body image in ventilated patients.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001828:Body Image; D003422:Critical Care / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D009949:Orientation; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000523:psychology*