title: Psychological response to illness: exploring two reactions to ostomy surgery.
abstract: This paper has discussed two psychological responses to ostomy surgery, denial and personal control, both of which can be maladaptive in situations faced by ostomy patients. Nursing interventions for each response were suggested and discussed in relation to two case studies. It is hoped the the information presented will be useful to nurses dealing with persons undergoing ostomy surgery and experiencing maladaptive behavior.
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authors.lastname: Bates-Jensen
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003717:Denial, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged