title: Spinal cord injuries: aspects of psychological care.
abstract: Spinal cord injury is one of the most life-changing injuries a person can sustain. This article explores some aspects of the psychological impact of the acute stage of such injury and examines the nurse's role in providing initial psychological support.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Partridge
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D012944:Social Support; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*