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Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Veterans with spinal cord injury have more stress than civilians
August 16th, 2005
A new study by Diana H. Rintala and colleagues at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston examines the effect of daily hassles and perceived stress on psychological health, as well as the role of social support in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). One hundred and sixty-five veterans with SCI completed a telephone survey assessing sources of stress (daily hassles), perceived stress, social support, depression, anxiety and life satisfaction. Physical abilities, health, money, and medical care were significant sources of stress. Veterans had significantly higher global stress scores than nonveterans with SCI and the general population. Veterans...
Source: Managed Care Business Week (2005-08-16)
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