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Case Reports
. 1992 Winter;23(2):117-30.
doi: 10.1007/BF00709754.

Pediatric limb amputation: aspects of coping and psychotherapeutic intervention

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Pediatric limb amputation: aspects of coping and psychotherapeutic intervention

K D Atala et al. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev. 1992 Winter.

Abstract

This paper addresses the assessment of and intervention with pediatric patients undergoing limb amputation. A multicomponent treatment package is advocated including the use of play and cognitive-behavioral strategies to enhance coping and adjustment to the loss of a limb.

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