Psychological adaptation to alteration of body image among stoma patients: A descriptive study
Background: Creation of an ostomy leads to significant change in the body image of the patient. However, adaptation to this alteration of body image is necessary for rehabilitation following surgery. The objective of this study was to identify the factors that influence adaptation to altered body im...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijpm.info/article.asp?issn=0253-7176;year=2017;volume=39;issue=1;spage=63;epage=68;aulast=Jayarajah |