Research article summary (published 30 Dec 1987):

Attributions of control by hip fracture patients.

Full Abstract

Some hospitalized hip fracture patients assume responsibility for their accidents whereas others do not. Patients also differ in the control they project over their recovery and over future accidents. Patient's expressions of control may provide diagnostic clues and an avenue for social work intervention.

Author information

Author/s: Furstenberg, A L (AL);

Affiliation: School of Social Work, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27514.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

Journal: Health & social work (Health Soc Work), published in UNITED STATES. (Language: eng)

Reference: 1988-; vol 13 (issue 1) : pp 43-8

Dates: Created 1988/04/11; Completed 1988/04/11; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 3345962, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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Accidental Falls Adaptation, Psychological Aged Aged, 80 and over Female Hip Fractures - psychology

Humans Internal-External Control Male Middle Aged Set (Psychology) Sick Role

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