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  • Title: Altered body image: the psychosocial needs of patients.
    Author: Rumsey N, Clarke A, Musa M.
    Journal: Br J Community Nurs; 2002 Nov; 7(11):563-6. PubMed ID: 12447117.
    Abstract:
    The psychosocial consequences of a disfiguring condition are well recognized. However, severity does not predict distress, and conditions in which the disfiguration is relatively minor can be disturbing. While the appearance-related concerns of patients with so-called 'minor' conditions such as acne are gradually being reported, body image changes that occur as a result of other conditions and/or their treatment are often overlooked. This article describes an audit of the appearance-related concerns of patients with rheumatic disease and outlines ways in which community nurses might elicit their concerns and address their needs.
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