Abstract
This PhD dissertation shows that low self-efficacy and extreme use of emotion-focused coping (expressing negative emotions) in the subacute phase after experiencing a brain injury are predictive of a poorer longer-term quality of life. It is therefore important to screen for these factors at an early stage to identify patients at higher risk of a worse outcome. Furthermore, it also appears that patients with a higher level of self-efficacy are more successful in achieving their important life goals and thus experience a higher quality of life, have less stress and employ active forms of coping.
Original language | English |
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Award date | 23 Jan 2015 |
Place of Publication | Maastricht |
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Print ISBNs | 9789461088499 |
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Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- brain injury
- self-efficacy
- coping
- quality of life