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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"Psychological recovery"”.
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Dancing through it: Enhancing psychological recovery in dance
… demands that may put dancers at risk of underrecovery and overtraining if not balanced with adequate recovery. Dancers have been shown to be susceptible to overtraining and burnout (Koutedakis, 2000), however, little is known about how dancers balance training and non-training stress with …
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Examining psychological recovery in persons with serious mental illness : the role of experienced stigma and the insight paradox
… stigma associated with SMI may affect psychological recovery among people in this population. Examining the role of insight in the recovery process is important because low insight is a highly prevalent and complex phenomenon that carries paradoxical effects for persons with SMI. …
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The relationships between leisure experiences and psychological recovery from disaster: a case study of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami
… themes from their disaster experiences: negative psychological impacts of the disaster and roles of leisure experiences in their psychological recovery process from the disaster. Among the survivors, the disaster has negatively influenced their mental health both directly through traumatic …
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The Psychological Response to Concussion Compared With Musculoskeletal Injuries In Collegiate Athletes
<p>This study considered the difference in psychological response to concussion compared with that of musculoskeletal injuries over time. The psychological response to musculoskeletal injuries has been well documented, however, research on the psychological response to concussion is lacking. The …
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Strengthening The Shield: Exploring Post-Traumatic Growth In Law Enforcement
… exposed to traumatic incidents that can lead to psychological distress, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, emerging literature highlights the potential for posttraumatic growth (PTG), a positive psychological change following adversity. This study examined the prevalence and …
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Physical activity and function in survivors of critical illness after discharge from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
… life (HRQoL) that can contribute to a prolonged recovery period that may last for several months or years in some patients. Follow-up provision following critical illness has evolved in different ways around the UK. The availability of these healthcare and support services following critical …
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The acceptability and effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in adults with acquired brain injury
… and effectiveness of MBCT in fostering psychological recovery among adults with ABI. More specifically, this study was conducted to:(a) extend Finucane and Mercer’s (2006) study by applying MBCT to another population (i.e., adults with ABI); (b) corroborate the Bedard et al. (2008) …
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Hearts and minds : how do people experience and psychologically recover from traumatic cardiac treatment-related events?
This thesis explores the psychological experiences relating to two types of potentially traumatic cardiac treatments: heart transplantation and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD). It was hoped that such an endeavour would yield novel insights into these treatments that might facilitate …
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Exteroceptive influences on total mood disturbance and perceived stress during green exercise
… through empirical research to be beneficial for psychological health. However, very little is known about the underlying cognitive mechanisms responsible for these benefits. Literature suggests that it may be an innate human connectedness to nature, and that natural environments do not require …
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What are the experiences of those attending a self help hearing voices group: an interpretative phenomenological approach
… as A Catalyst for Change in terms of social and psychological recovery. Finally, participants talked about the sense of Belonging to a Special Tribe which offered mutual acceptance and social inclusion. Discussion: The main findings of the research project are discussed in relation to existing …
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What are the experiences of adolescents during the recovery process from Anorexia Nervosa after receiving inpatient treatment? : an interpretative phenomenological analysis study
… sufferers has shown that improvement during the recovery process may lead to new difficulties particularly in regards to managing their negative feelings without restricting their dietary intake. Most studies that have explored the experiences of people with Anorexia Nervosa tend to report more …
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The trauma and narratives of adult burn survivors : a South African perspective
… traumas relating to their burn, the physical and psychological recovery from the injury, as well as their scarring and disfigurement. It was found that the experience and understanding of the trauma was created and maintained on a social level through norms and values, interpersonally through …
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Training athletic trainers in the delivery of sport psychology rehabilitation interventions
… has been learned about the beneficial role of psychological skills (e.g., goal setting, stress management) in rehabilitation from injury. Several authors (e.g., Cramer Roh & Perna, 2000; Misasi, Richmond, & Kemler, 1998) suggest that athletic trainers are ideal to teach athletes psychological …
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Quality of life and illness perception in stroke patients : a 12 month study
… Scale (HADS, Zigmond & Snaith, 1983), The Recovery Locus of Control (RLOC, Partridge & Johnston, 1989) and Multiple Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS, Zimet et al, 1988). Patients were followed up at 12 months post stroke using the same measures as on admission. Significant differences …