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Psychological Aspects of Hand Injuries their Treatment and Rehabilitation

From Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A

Psychological factors related to the treatment and rehabilitation of hand-injured patients were identified by interviewing of thirty patients under treatment. Findings were compared with those reported in the literature.

Concern for inactivity, desire to return to work, and effort toward recovery were identified as significantly common factors; pain and fear of disfigurement were not. Patients perceived themselves as making the greatest effort toward recovery but not that this was the most important factor in the recovery process. Responsibility varied significantly among the early, middle, and final phases of treatment. The results of the investigation were discussed in relation to hand-rehabilitation and implications for counselling and occupational therapy.

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 10, No. 3, 283-287 (1985)
DOI: 10.1016/S0266-7681(85)80044-9


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