Perceptions of spouses of head injured survivors
Issue Date
1989Keywords
Head -- Wounds and injuries -- Patients -- Family relationships.Families.
Adjustment (Psychology)
People with mental disabilities -- Family relationships.
Advisor
Alexander, MaryMetadata
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The University of Arizona.Rights
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This exploratory study was designed to discover the culture of living with a head injured spouse. Using the ethnographic approach, five spouses of head injured survivors were interviewed. Analysis of data yielded five domains of meaning: concerns as a result of role transition, social isolation, loss, future and coping. Two cultural themes emerged as "no one understands" and a "wish list." Implications for nursing practice include increasing awareness of health care professionals regarding perceptions and needs of spouses of head injured survivors.Type
textThesis-Reproduction (electronic)
Degree Name
M.S.Degree Level
mastersDegree Program
Graduate CollegeNursing