The effects of psychological factors on recovery from surgery.
J Am Dent Assoc
; 105(2): 251-8, 1982 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
This paper has reviewed correlational studies from both inpatient hospital settings and outpatient oral surgery that demonstrate that several psychological factors are related to postsurgical recovery. Examination of these factors indicates that dentists might improve patients' recovery by giving the surgery a more positive meaning (making the outcome seem desirable), improving patients' acceptance of their condition, making patients' expectations more positive and, reducing anxiety about recovery. Other psychological factors may be helpful in identifying patients who need more support, for example, those with higher trait anxiety, vigilant coping behavior, or an internal locus of control. The review of intervention studies indicates that the best preparation techniques include giving positive suggestions and teaching coping techniques. The value of giving increased amounts of information has not been demonstrated. Also, the literature is not conclusive on varying the type of preparation to fit the personality traits of patients.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Complicaciones Posoperatorias
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Cirugía Bucal
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Dent Assoc
Año:
1982
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Article