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Definition of 'Adaptation, Psychological'

A state of harmony between internal needs and external demands and the processes used in achieving this condition. (From APA Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed)

Common names: Adaptation, Psychological; Psychological Adjustment; Psychological Adaptation; Adaptation, Psychologic; Psychologic Adaptation; Adjustment, Psychological; Adjustments, Psychological; Coping Behavior; Behavior, Coping; Behaviors, Coping; Coping Behaviors; Coping Skills; Coping Skill; Skill, Coping

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Friday, November 20, 2009

Transition shock: the initial stage of role adaptation for newly graduated registered nurses.

7 Dec 2009 AIM: The aim of this paper is to provide a theoretical framework of the initial role transition for newly graduated nurses to assist managers, educators and seasoned practitioners to support and facilitate this professional adjustment appropriately. ... Read more...


Supporting children of parents who are dying.

29 Nov 2009 Nurses, parents and other family members tend to feel ill equipped when talking to children about a parent's impending death. Adults often feel the need to protect children from the reality of a parent's imminent death. However, research indicates ... Read more...


Iranian nurses' preparation for loss: finding a balance in end-of-life care.

10 Nov 2009 AIM: To explore the nurse-patient interaction in terminally ill situations in acute care, focusing on the nurses' preparation for loss. BACKGROUND: Caring for dying patients can be a distressing and sometimes even threatening experience for nurses. ... Read more...

 

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Definition: A state of harmony between internal needs and external demands and the processes used in achieving this condition. (From APA Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed)

Descriptor UI: D000223

Alternative terms: Adaptation, Psychological; Psychological Adjustment; Psychological Adaptation; Adaptation, Psychologic; Psychologic Adaptation; Adjustment, Psychological; Adjustments, Psychological; Coping Behavior; Behavior, Coping; Behaviors, Coping; Coping Behaviors; Coping Skills; Coping Skill; Skill, Coping; Skills, Coping; Behavior, Adaptive; Adaptive Behavior; Adaptive Behaviors; Behaviors, Adaptive;

Related Mesh Headings: Social Adjustment;

Allowable Qualifiers: classification; drug effects; physiology; radiation effects; ethics;

Tree Number: F01.058;

Technical Notes: human & animal; DF: ADAPTATION PSYCHOL

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