Abstract
Hip fracture is one of the most common health care problems among elderly people. Literature shows that high self-efficacy expectations and positive affect are some of the key issues in functional recovery after hip fracture. The present investigation tested whether selfnarration of such life-breaking event influences self-efficacy and depression during the process of rehabilitation. We designed a Self- Narration Journey (SNJ) to be administered during the in-hospital rehabilitation. In Study 1, we investigated the influence of SNJ on depression and perceived self-efficacy. Study 2 aimed to explore the effect of SNJ, depression, and self-efficacy on functional recovery of independence to perform daily activities during the rehabilitation process. The data showed that the Self-Narration Journey proved effective in increasing the perceived self-efficacy and in lowering the level of depression. The present work highlights a significant effect of the SNJ on the functional recovery process.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 424-443 |
Numero di pagine | 20 |
Rivista | Europe's Journal of Psychology |
Volume | 14 |
DOI | |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2018 |
Keywords
- Elderly
- Hip fracture
- Psychology (all)
- Rehabilitation
- Self-narration