title: A vital component of care: the nurse's role in recognising altered body image.
abstract: Using the example of people with spinal injuries, this article examines the impact of illness or injury on people's body image. Successful assessment and evaluation by nurses of altered body image--from physical, psychological and social angles--are vital components of patient care and support.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Brennan
mesh_terms: D001828:Body Image; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000601:surgery