Could therapeutic diaries support recovery in psychiatric intensive care?
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The use of diaries in psychological recovery from intensive care
Intensive care patients frequently experience memory loss, nightmares, and delusional memories and some may develop symptoms of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. The use of diaries is emerging as a putative tool to 'fill the memory gaps' and promote psychological recovery. In this review, we critically analyze the available literature regarding the use and impact of diaries for in...
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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Mental Health Nursing
سال: 2020
ISSN: 2049-5919,2052-496X
DOI: 10.12968/bjmh.2019.0001