Citation

Sheehan BA, Wathen MP. J. Hand Surg. Am. 1982; 7(2): 200-202.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1982, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7069177

Abstract

In this article, the emotional and pastoral needs of patients with hand injuries were evaluated in a hospital setting. Representative cases were used to illustrate patients' reactions to their inner conflicts. Over a 3-month period, 65 patients were seen: 42 with acute trauma and 23 with chronic hand surgery problems. Many of these patients expressed a need for emotional and pastoral support. The chaplain directed the hand surgery team in assisting individuals to deal with these issues.

Language: en