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Eclectic perspectives on the psychology of aphasia.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  14714599     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This article explores the psychological changes that occur in patients who have suffered a stroke with resulting aphasia and examines the adjustments necessary to help the patient cope. The eclectic approach described in this paper examines the psychology of aphasia from three perspectives: effects of brain injury, psychological defenses and coping styles, and responses to loss. Depression, anxiety attacks, ego restriction, crying, euphoria, denial, anger, and a host of other psychological reactions can accompany stroke, sometimes causing health care personnel to feel overwhelmed by these psychological concomitants in their patients. This paper is intended as a guide to understanding the significant psychological adjustments many patients must undergo. Current information is provided to assist in evaluating and treating these patients.
Authors:
Dennis C Tanner
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of allied health     Volume:  32     ISSN:  0090-7421     ISO Abbreviation:  J Allied Health     Publication Date:  2003  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-01-12     Completed Date:  2004-03-09     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0361603     Medline TA:  J Allied Health     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  256-60     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Box 15045, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA. dennis.tanner@nau.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adaptation, Psychological*
Allied Health Personnel
Aphasia / etiology,  psychology*
Humans
Professional-Patient Relations
Stroke / complications,  psychology*,  rehabilitation
United States

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